This course proposes that students approach Medieval Art in the fields of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting, especially in Italy.

Course aims:

1.     To acquire a familiarity with period and individual styles of Italian Medieval Art through a study of major works and a ready recognition of selected works, and knowledge of relevant factual information;

2.     To understand the main works of art beyond style, iconography, technique, and preservation;

3.     To enable critical comparison and contrasts of different works of art;

4.     To increase interest and desire to continue the study of Art History;

5.     To “connect the dots” between artworks and history and culture.

Medieval art in Europe from the Fourth to the Fourteenth Century. 

The course will consist of a series of classroom lectures, each lasting two hours, and dedicated to a specific topic. 

List of the main topics:

1. Late Antiquity (2 hours) 

2. Early Christian era (4 hours) 

3. Byzantines and Lombards in Italy (6 hours)

4. Carolingian and Islamic art (4 hours)

5. Romanesque art (8 hours)

6. Gothic art (12 hours)

Qualifications that signify completion of the first cycle (e.g. Bachelor's degrees) are awarded to students who:

• have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that builds upon their general secondary education, and is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of their field of study;
• can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their work or vocation, and have competences typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems within their field of study;
• have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues;
• can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.

More specifically, on completion of this course, students should:

- Recognize the most important Medieval artworks  

- Have mastered a basic understanding of how to research questions in art history

• Have improved their ability to think critically, engage in simple reasoning and express their thoughts clearly through their written work and oral presentation

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

The teaching material and specific communications from the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

In-class lessons.

Attendance

Students must attend at least two-thirds of the lessons. 

Course books

Beyond knowledge of the topics covered during the course, for which slides will be downloaded on the Moodle platform for easy consultation, the study of the following text is required: 

- I. Baldriga, Dentro l'arte. Contesto metodo confronti, II vol., Dal Tardoantico al Gotico, Milano, Mondadori Education, 2016.  

Assessment

Oral exam.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Individual study.

Course books

- I. Baldriga, Dentro l'arte. Contesto metodo confronti, II vol., Dal Tardoantico al Gotico, Milano, Mondadori Education, 2016

- one textbook more TBA

Assessment

Oral exam.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.