Knowledge of art history from the 13th and 14th centuries.

Study of the most relevant texts used by artists in the creation of their works; for iconography Legenda aurea by Jacopo da Varagine, for Saints Francis and Clare the Legenda major by Bonaventurada Bagnoregio,                            Dante's Divine Comedy for the depiction of the Last Judgments and the Triumph of Death. For the use of techniques De arte illuminandi by unknown and Cennino Cennini's Book of Painting.                                                                  Such analyses are followed by the most emblematic examples: from the Master of Bufalmacco to Giotto, from Simone Martini to Duccio di Boninsegna and the Lorenzetti brothers, Ambrogio and Pietro.

Ability to connect written sources and tradition with works of art including through socio-historical contextualization. Knowledge of art history from the 13th and 14th centuries.

By the end of the course, the student should have acquired the ability to read the texts used by artists in the creation of their works, orient themselves in reading the artwork so as to contextualize it and understand the source of reference.

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

Guided tours, tutorials.

Teaching

Consultation of the material made available in the Platform, power points, as well as the texts indicated in the bibliography.

Course books

J. da Varagine, Legenda aurea, Einaudi, Turin 2007

B. da Bagnoregio, Legenda Major (Italian translation), in pdf https://www.assisiofm.it

De arte illuminandi, edited by F. Brunello, Neri Pozza, Vicenza 1992, in pdf http://geca.area.ge.cnr.it

C. Cennini, The Book of Art, edited byF. Frezzato, Neri Pozza, Vicenza 2009 

Dizionario biografico degli italiani, ad voces Jacopo da Varagine, Bonaventura da Bagnoregio,Cennino Cennini

For the part related to artists, it is recommended to consult a textbook relative to the indicated period, in any case during the course analytical studies will be uploaded on the platform.

Assessment

Oral examination and essay discussion.

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

Consultation of the material made available in the platform in addition to the texts indicated in the bibliography

Attendance

Drafting an 8/10 folder essay on a topic of your choice pertaining to the course.

Course books

J. da Varagine, Legenda aurea, Einaudi, Turin 2007

B. da Bagnoregio, Legenda Major (Italian translation), in pdf https://www.assisiofm.it

De arte illuminandi, edited by F. Brunello, Neri Pozza, Vicenza 1992, in pdf http://geca.area.ge.cnr.it

C. Cennini, The Book of Art, edited byF. Frezzato, Neri Pozza, Vicenza 2009 

Dizionario biografico degli italiani, ad voces Jacopo da Varagine, Bonaventura da Bagnoregio,Cennino Cennini

For the part related to artists, it is recommended to consult a textbook relative to the indicated period, in any case during the course analytical studies will be uploaded on the platform.

Assessment

Oral examination and discussion on the written paper.

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.