Temporary and Ephemeral Installations
Investigating artworks designed to exist for a limited time, exploring themes of impermanence and memory.
Key Questions
- Explain the artistic rationale behind creating temporary or ephemeral artworks.
- Analyze how the documentation of a temporary installation becomes part of the artwork itself.
- Critique the value of an artwork that is not meant to last.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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