Learning objectives
The Lessons aim to provide students, according to the Dublin Descriptors for the Master's degree (Second cycle - European Qualification Framework Level 7), with appropriate knowledge and understanding of works of art, through the critical interpretation of their different stules (1° Descriptor - Knowledge and understanding).
As the end of the course, the student will be able to :
- apply knowledge and understanding in solving independently the interpretation of differents kinds of styles (belonging to different schools and cultural aereas) and be able to contextualized them in their historical context (2° Descriptor - Applying knowledge and understanding);
- handle complexity of judgements and information on the artistic activity and on its differents key players (3° Descriptor - Makink judgements);
- communicate clearly and unequivocally through the specialized terminology the acquired knowlwdge (4° Descriptor - Communication skills);
- develop additional skills in being able to study independently and to analyze critically the different styles and artistic school of painting, , through the correct methodology research in art history (5° Descriptor - Learning skills).
The minimum outcomes provided is the student's ability to recognize different kind of styles and schools (in Italy and in the european tradition) through the analysis of their specific characters by applying a correct critical interpretation and a proper research methodology.
In addition to offering students an understanding of international art during the Renaissance, this course provides the foundation for students understanding the relevance of the historical and theoretical context of Renaissance culture.
It aims to give students a good mastery of key terminology and techniques in writing, documentation and the basis of research. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the importance of well-informed, independent thinking in developing a written argument, and aims to give students confidence in researching the critical and historical context of art.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of modern art history (from 1401 to the XVIII century), of the main artists and of the the social and cultural contexts, as well as the artistic terminology.
Course unit content
The course in European Art History investigates the history of the fine arts in Europe from the early Renaissance to the end of the sixteenth Century.
In taught classes and on excursions, students extend their knowledge of picture, sculpture and architecture from a variety of different genres and are completely trained in the use of the conceptual tools required to describe, categorise and interpret such objects.
Full programme
F. Elsig, L’arte del Quattrocento a Nord delle Alpi, Torino 2011
E. Panofsky, La Vita e le opere di Albrecht Dürer, Milano 2015
Non attending students have to study another book (agreed with the teacher)
Bibliography
F. Elsig, L’arte del Quattrocento a Nord delle Alpi, Torino 2011
E. Panofsky, La Vita e le opere di Albrecht Dürer, Milano 2015
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson: presentation, reading and analysis of selected works
Advanced seminars in art History will focus on in-depth inquiry into a particular stylle, period, theme, place or genre in art history.
Assessment methods and criteria
In Italian Universities grades are given on the basis of 30 points (30/30). When the student's knowledge is considered outstanding, a laude can be added. The minimum passing grade is 18/30. Grades below 18 are a fail and are not registered.
A fail is determined by: 1. a lack of understanding of the basic content of the course; 2. the inability to express oneself adequately; 3. by a lack of autonomous preparation; 4. the inability to solve problems related to information retrieval and its decoding; 5. the inability in making judgements independently.
The minimum passing grade (18-23/30) is ascribed when the student's performance is acceptable, according to the 5 evaluation indicators expressed above. Middle-range scores (24-27/30) are assigned to students who show more than a sufficient level (24-25/30) or a good level (26-27/30) according to the 5 evaluation indicators expressed above. High scores (from 28/30 to 30/30 cum laude) are assigned to students who show a very good or an excellent level according to the 5 evaluation indicators expressed above.
The exam will be conducted orally and will assess the student's command of the material studied in the course. The student will be asked to provide a commentary on images selected from among those found in the course texts and will be judged on his ability to summarise and critically discuss topics raised in the course, making use of the exam bibliography and the course tools provided.
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