Sharpening Pencil and Thoughts

About

This course is part of the International Summer Academy Salzburg 2022.

Drawing is the archetypal form of artistic expression – think of prehistoric depictions on cave walls. Drawing is also an academic discipline, as life drawing was long reserved for men only. The connection between philosophy – in particular feminist philosophy- and drawing has the potential to open up a stimulating, unobstructed view of this basic technique and to enable new approaches. Pencils and thoughts can be sharpened!

It is with good reason that there are linguistic parallels between the two activities. We sketch ideas, develop lines of argument, draw conclusions.

The class will read and discuss texts by Hannah Arendt and other authors (previous knowledge is not required).
A pencil can be seen as an extension of the hand. Physicality is also a focus of the course.

Course leader

Maria Bussmann

Target group

Open to anyone interested in fine arts (focus on Drawing, Theory/Praxis)

Course aim

Participants will be supported in pursuit of their own ideas and encouraged to imagine new projects. Quiet work and individualized instruction are important components of the course, as are communal excursions into the city.

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