The course focuses on the art of the 19th, and 20th centuries, and the present day within Prague's cultural and historical context. Its purpose is to gain awareness of significant personalities and artistic movements of the past and present through direct experience with specific works of art and monuments. Teaching occurs directly in selected state and private galleries and museums of fine arts and design (National Gallery, Prague City Gallery, DOX - Center for Contemporary Art, Museum Kampa, Museum of Decorative Arts, National Museum, etc.). A natural part of the course is also to acquaint oneself theoretically and practically with art criticism and how to write exhibition reviews.