The course aims to address the different methods of analysis and interpretation of works of art thanks to the acquisition of the essential philological, historical and sociological tools. It also aims to provide students with an accurate overview of the main methodologies of historical-artistic research and the most significant stages of the Italian and European critical debate in different eras.

We will address notions regarding the definition of a work of art, the specificity of materials and artistic techniques, iconography and iconology, the concept of style in relation to works and different figurative languages, the context and the problem of decontextualization, the dynamics that have regulated the relationships between artists and clients in different times and cultural realities, the value of the sources. The evaluation of works and creators according to the orientations of artistic literature and the history of art criticism, the construction of artistic history and its periodization, and the protagonists of the main stages will also be addressed.

Some lessons will be dedicated to exercises in reading and understanding the works, applying the different approach methods presented in class.

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With the final oral exam the student must demonstrate that he/she possesses:

Knowledge and understanding. Knowledge and understanding of the different aspects that concern the fundamental principles of the methodologies of art history, of the main methods of analysis of works of art, of the themes and problems of this discipline also in relation to other sectors of historical-artistic research.

Applied knowledge and understanding. Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts illustrated during the course; ability to elaborate and argue the knowledge acquired regarding the main methods of analysis and interpretation of works of art.

Autonomy of judgement. Ability to identify research tools and methods relevant to the contents of the Course; ability to use the knowledge acquired to reason according to the specific logic of the discipline in relation to subsequent studies and to carry out personal and autonomous research activities relevant to the Course in which to reflect and formulate personal judgments on the topics and concepts addressed.

Communication skills. Ability to interpret the contents and results of the Course; ability to communicate the contents illustrated during the Course using appropriate terminology.

Ability to learn. Ability to critically and independently evaluate the evaluation methodologies and knowledge of the works of art presented during the Course; identify and recover bibliographic sources useful for in-depth analysis and research; correctly use the research tools identified and the skills acquired regarding the method, analysis and interpretation of the works and artists.

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

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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

G.C. Sciolla, Studiare l’arte. Metodo, analisi e interpretazione delle opere e degli artisti, Torino, UTET, 2001 e ristampe.

V. Curzi, Storia dell’arte. Opere e metodi, Milano, Skira, 2023.

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.

G.C. Sciolla, Studiare l’arte. Metodo, analisi e interpretazione delle opere e degli artisti, Torino, UTET, 2001 e ristampe.

V. Curzi, Storia dell’arte. Opere e metodi, Milano, Skira, 2023.

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.