This course proposes that students approach Medieval Art in the fields of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting, also through the eyes of those who have rediscovered its value (through the phenomenon of art collecting and exhibitions) and those who have re-proposed its original forms (through recoveries, re-evocations, and inventions) in modern and contemporary eras.

The iconography of the Labors of the Months in the Middle Ages

SCHEDULE: TBA

Lessons will be held at the following times: TBA

SEMINAR

During the course, students will attend a seminar, working on the book:

-F. Cervini, La prospettiva di Brunelleschi. Quaranta ragioni per studiare l'arte medievale, Poggio a Caiano, CB Edizioni, 2016

Qualifications that signify completion of the second cycle are awarded to students who:

-have demonstrated knowledge and capacity for comprehension of texts and of certain specific themes typically associated with the first cycle and allow the application of original ideas, often in the context of study and research (knowledge and understanding);
-can be able to apply their knowledge and understanding and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments, found in broader (or interdisciplinary) contexts connected to their field of study and research (applying knowledge and understanding);
-have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, as well as formulate independent judgment based on limited or incomplete information (making judgments)
-can communicate in a clear, unambiguous manner their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underlying those conclusions, to others whether their interlocutors are specialists in the field or not. (communication skills);
-have to develop their ability to learn in a way that will allow them to continue their studies autonomously (learning skills)

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

Teaching

In-class lessons

Attendance

Students must attend at least two-thirds of the lessons. Leaving early is counted as an absence. 

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 requried: 

-Grazia Maria Fachechi, Manuel Castineiras, Il tempo sulla pietra. La raffigurazione dei mesi nella scultura medievale, Roma, Gangemi, 2019

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

-Salvatore Settis, Tomaso Montanari, Arte. Una storia naturale e civile, vol. 2, Dall'Alto Medioevo alla fine del Trecento, Milano, Mondadori Education, 2019

-Grazia Maria Fachechi, Manuel Castineiras, Il tempo sulla pietra. La raffigurazione dei mesi nella scultura medievale, Roma, Gangemi, 2019

Assessment

The exam consists of an oral exam based on the Assessment of the study texts; during the test the images in textbooks will be used.

Assessment criteria and Reported Grades: 
30: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading/research beyond that required for the course
27-29: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised. There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluate theory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture and reference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions.
23-26: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
18-22: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material. Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included. In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.

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.