Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Re: [Yasmin_discussions] The Arts in the Context of Darwinian Theory of Evolution Today

Yes, I have taught several versions of a course that is specfically focused
on art and the environment/ecological sciences. It is not specifically
focused on evolutionary biology, however. Rather, the focus is on
ecosystems, biosystems, and the environment, and the many ways in which
artists' work specifically engage in this arena. The second and subsequent
iterations of the course have brought these ideas together with
philosophical writings, to create a relationship between studio practice and
critical studies. If you are interested I can post a syllabus.

Best,
Terri Cohn

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Terri Cohn
Writer, Curator, Art Historian
Faculty & Graduate Faculty Advisor
San Francisco Art Institute

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 2:10 PM, roger malina <rmalina@alum.mit.edu> wrote:

> yasminers
>
> there is a growing number of courses on bio art that allow artists to enter
> into the substance of evolutionary biology
>
> do any yasminers teach courses specifically relating art to the ecological
> sciences ?
>
> roger
>
>
> http://bioartwindsor.blogspot.com/2009/09/bioart-contemporary-art-and-life.html
>
> BioArt: Contemporary Art and the Life Sciences is an innovative course
> that will allow for non-specialist students to engage theoretically
> and practically in the biological sciences towards fostering a
> critical participatory engagement with the biological sciences from a
> fine art perspective. This course is a visual art and science
> crossover lab intended for students from various disciplines to foster
> interdisciplinary exploration of the intersections between art and
> life through hands-on laboratory protocols, critical readings, and the
> production of contemporary artwork.
>
> Together we will explore the ethical debates, issues of access and
> accountability, and overspecialization that arise from contemporary
> biotechnologies and bioart practices. Lectures will address a range of
> topics including; the biological sciences, historical crossovers
> between the fine arts and the hard sciences, and contemporary artists
> in the art/science field. Practical workshops will provide students
> with introductory experience with mammalian tissue culture,
> microscopy, DNA extraction and imaging, and genetic modification
> (amongst others) with an emphasis on health and safety and proper
> laboratory technique.
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Terri Cohn
Writer, Curator, Art Historian
Faculty & Graduate Faculty Advisor
San Francisco Art Institute
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