Deconstructing Cultural Theory with Art
Being so subjective, art is all about personal perception. But with the right know-how based on certain principles of deconstruction, discover how artworks can unveil hidden meanings and challenge conventional ideas to offer fresh perspectives and deeper insights.
Deconstruction, according to Jacques Derrida, isn’t something you do to a text; it’s something the text does on its own. In “Are We Human?: Notes on an Archaeology of Design,” Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley explain that design tries to cover up flaws and reduce friction, but these efforts always fall short—just like how we often try, but fail, to hide our unconscious thoughts. They suggest we should look more closely at design because it reveals what it tries to hide. This idea encourages us to think about how design can help us see art in a deconstructive way, how art can take itself apart, and how this process helps us understand deconstruction in philosophy.
Explore the multiple facets of art through deconstruction – register now!
Tutor
Dr. Fong Ho Yin
Dr. FONG Ho Yin teaches literary and cultural studies at various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. He is writing a book tentatively entitled “Walking Everyday Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei in Literary and Cultural Studies”. He received a PhD degree in Comparative Literature at the University of Hong Kong in 2007.
| Period | 7 October to 28 October 2024 (every Monday) |
| Time | 7:30-9:30pm |
| No. of Lesson | 4 |
| Fee | HK$1,890 |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | Cantonese supplementary with English |
| Course Code | ASSC-485B-R |
| Age | 16+ |
| Entry Requirement | N/A |
| Venue | 10/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre |
