The course aims to introduce students to the knowledge of the main methodologies of historical-artistic research and of the most significant phases of the critical debate - both at an Italian and European level - in the different historical periods. The course also aims to provide a method of analysis and interpretation of artworks, and to the acquisition of linguistic and philological tools which are essential for their understanding.

The main theoretical and methodological approaches to art history will be presented commenting images and texts; notions concerning the specificity of different figurative languages and artistic techniques will be addressed, as well as the concepts of style, iconography and iconology, the dynamics that have regulated the relationships between artists and patrons in different periods and contexts, the evaluation of artworks and artists according to the orientations of artistic literature and the history of art criticism, the construction of artistic history and its periodization. Some lessons will be dedicated to reading and comprehension exercises of artworks, thus applying the different approach methods presented during classes.

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In the final oral exam, students will have to demonstrate to possess the basic knowledge related to the methodology of art history, its themes, its problems and its relations with other disciplinary sectors. In addition, students will have to demonstrate the understanding of the concepts and theories envisaged by the course but also the ability to use this knowledge to think according to the specific 'logic' of the discipline and subsequent studies. 

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

Lessons and PowerPoint projection.

Attendance

Attendance at most lessons is recommended.

Students who participate in three quarters of the lessons are considered to be attending.

Course books

V. Curzi,  Storie dell'arte per quasi principianti, Milano , Skira, 2018

GC Sciolla, Studiare l'arte. Metodo, analisi e interpretazione delle opere e degli artisti , Torino, Utet Università, 2001

G. Previtali, La periodizzazione della storia dell'arte italiana , in Storia dell'arte italiana, Questioni e metodi , Torino, Einaudi, 1979, pp. 5-95

Immagini selezionate durante le lezioni, messe a disposizione dal docente su supporto informatico, al termine delle lezioni.

Assessment

Oral exam aimed to verify the understanding of the topics covered during the lessons and in the textbooks listed in the bibliography, as well as the ability to establish relationships between the various subjects examined. The capacity of independent reasoning and a clear presentation of the contents will also be evaluated.

"Correct" evaluations will be attributed on the face of: mnemonic knowledge of the contents; some criticism and connection capabilities between the topics addressed during the course and in the texts; the use of an appropriate language.

"Satisfactory" evaluations will be awarded on: achieving a minimum of knowledge on the issues addressed during the course and in the texts, even in the presence of training gaps; misuse of language.

"Negative" evaluations will be attributed on the face of: orienting difficulties in front of the issues addressed during the course and in the texts; training gaps; misuse of language.

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.

Non-attending students can contact the lecturer for information.

Attendance

Students who participate in three quarters of the lessons are considered to be attending.

Course books

Study of the indicated texts and consultation of the teaching materials uploaded on the Moodle platform.

V. Curzi,  Storie dell'arte per quasi principianti, Milano , Skira, 2018

GC Sciolla, Studiare l'arte. Metodo, analisi e interpretazione delle opere e degli artisti , Torino, Utet Università, 2001

G. Previtali, La periodizzazione della storia dell'arte italiana , in Storia dell'arte italiana, Questioni e metodi , Torino, Einaudi, 1979, pp. 5-95

F. Zeri, Dietro l'immagine, Milano, Longanesi, 2007 o precedenti.

Assessment

Oral exam aimed at verifying the understanding of the topics covered during the lessons and of the textbooks indicated in the bibliography, as well as the ability to create relationships between the various subjects examined. The capacity of independent reasoning and a clear presentation of the contents will also be evaluated.

"Excellence" evaluations will be awarded in the face of: good critical and reasoning skills; ability to establish connections between the main topics addressed during the course; use of a language appropriate to the specificity of the discipline.

"Correct" evaluations will be attributed in the face of: mnemonic knowledge of the contents; some capacity for criticism and connection between the topics addressed during the course; use of an appropriate language.

"Satisfactory" evaluations will be awarded in the face of: a minimum knowledge about the issues addressed during the course, even in the presence of training gaps; misuse of language.

"Negative" evaluations will be attributed for: difficulties in orienting among the issues addressed during the course and in the texts; training gaps; misuse of language.

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.

No