Tina Modotti was an Italian-born master of early twentieth-century photography and a politicalactivist. Her life and work were at the centre of an important historical changeand made her one of the most internationally controversial and widely admired artistic figuresof her day. Modotti developed her photographic career during the time she lived in Mexico - between 1923 and 1930 - documenting the Mexican working class and beco...
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Modotti led a fascinating life and left behind an important body of photographic work. Ottavia Castellini, a tutor of both Italian and photography, and a professional photographer herself, will give you an overview of a woman who deserves more recognition.
What will we cover?
- Tina Modotti's biography and the historical, artistic and political background of her time - Tina Modotti’s photographic work and artistic influences - How to analyse a photograph and a photographic series - There will be a group discussion at the end of the session.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of this workshop students will have achieved some knowledge of Tina Modotti’s work and extraordinary life story and a better understanding of the political and artistic context she lived in.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The workshop will be delivered entirely in Italian and students should have an upper intermediate/advanced knowledge of the language.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a lecture-type workshop, but there will be opportunities to ask questions and take part in a discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The tutor will provide materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor will be able to advise on further courses, or please email Italian@citylit.ac.uk .
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Ottavia Castellini, a tutor of both Italian and photography, and a professional photographer herself, will give you an overview of a woman who deserves more recognition.Tina Modotti was an Italian-born master of early twentieth-century photography and a political<br>activist. Her life and work were at the centre of an important historical change<br>and made her one of the most internationally controversial and widely admired artistic figures<br>of her day. Modotti developed her photographic career during the time she lived in Mexico - between 1923 and 1930 - documenting the Mexican working class and becoming a strong presence in Mexico City’s bohemian art scene.<br>Her peripatetic life took her around the world and then back to Mexico, where she died in mysterious circumstances in 1942. Modotti left behind a small but intensely influential<br>body of work that blends formal rigor with social awareness.- Tina Modotti's biography and the historical, artistic and political background of her time<br>- Tina Modotti’s photographic work and artistic influences<br>- How to analyse a photograph and a photographic series<br>- There will be a group discussion at the end of the session.By the end of this workshop students will have achieved some knowledge of Tina Modotti’s<br>work and extraordinary life story and a better understanding of the political and artistic<br>context she lived in.The workshop will be delivered entirely in Italian and students should have an upper<br>intermediate/advanced knowledge of the language.This is a lecture-type workshop, but there will be opportunities to ask questions and take part in a discussion.The tutor will provide materials.Your tutor will be able to advise on further courses, or please email Italian@citylit.ac.uk .EuropeanItalianconfigurable
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