Essay

Module 4: Overview, Readings, and Tasks

In our work for this module, we will find that the concept of time is explored in a variety of manners by artists today. The concept of time is, of course, an abstract one that lends itself to a variety of understandings. This issue is addressed by author Cecil Helman in his article, "Cultural Aspects of Time and Ageing," an online article assigned for this module. In this article, Helman discusses several different forms of what he describes as "social time." Roberston and McDaniel, in our textbook, emphasize that understandings of time are influenced by one's historical time and cultural points of reference. In this latter regard, Robertson and McDaniel make particular effort to note how understandings of time vary widely among and even within cultures. As we proceed through our work for this module, we will find an abundant and diverse array of works of art and artists that explore "time" in provocative and exciting ways.

To successfully complete this module, you will need the following:

Course Textbook: Themes of Contemporary Art

Once you have reviewed the information presented here, you should do the following:

Review the module commentary; Complete the reading(s) and optional media assigned for this module; Carefully review the directions for the module exercise assigned for this module; and Complete the module exercise and submit as the instructions indicate.

Required Readings

Course Textbook (Themes of Contemporary Art): Chapter 4: Time

Optional Media

If you wish to view the optional media, please use this link as a means to access listings for the ART21 episodes listed below: http://video. pbs.org/program/art-21/episodes/ (http://video.pbs.org/program/art-21/episodes/)

Art 21: Season 2 "Time": Full episode available online for free from PBS at https://www.pbs.org/show/art-21/episodes/season/2/ (https://www.pbs.org/show/art- 21/episodes/season/2/)