Session Title
Critical Theory in the Midwest: The State of the Discipline
Start Date
4-10-2012 3:00 PM
End Date
4-10-2012 4:30 PM
Session Description
Critical theory and continental philosophy were all the rage in the 1980s and 90s. But are they still relevant in the new millennium? Are Midwestern universities and museums continuing to invest in art theory and criticism? Have regional presses changed their publication strategies regarding theoretical offerings? What critical lineages do art historians and critics cite in their works? This panel invites academics and art professionals of any specialty to explore current uses of critical theory in their scholarship and/or teaching. Topics might address post-structuralism, deconstruction, hermeneutics, gender and sexuality studies, postcolonial studies, psychoanalysis, and any related discourses. Presenters might consider how critical methodologies are being taught in the Midwest. Most importantly, presenters should reflect on the regional resources and/or challenges that distinguish critical practice in the Midwest from other regions. That is, are there appreciable differences in Midwestern theoretical approaches when compared to our peers in other regions? Both traditional and creative proposals are encouraged.
Critical Theory in the Midwest: The State of the Discipline
Critical theory and continental philosophy were all the rage in the 1980s and 90s. But are they still relevant in the new millennium? Are Midwestern universities and museums continuing to invest in art theory and criticism? Have regional presses changed their publication strategies regarding theoretical offerings? What critical lineages do art historians and critics cite in their works? This panel invites academics and art professionals of any specialty to explore current uses of critical theory in their scholarship and/or teaching. Topics might address post-structuralism, deconstruction, hermeneutics, gender and sexuality studies, postcolonial studies, psychoanalysis, and any related discourses. Presenters might consider how critical methodologies are being taught in the Midwest. Most importantly, presenters should reflect on the regional resources and/or challenges that distinguish critical practice in the Midwest from other regions. That is, are there appreciable differences in Midwestern theoretical approaches when compared to our peers in other regions? Both traditional and creative proposals are encouraged.
Related Paper(s)
Arrigo, Michael T. Show me the Semiosis: Grounding Post Structural Theory in Physiological Experience (http://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/macaa2012scholarship/11