Module Provider: |
History of Art |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
S
Lee |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an overall understanding of selected aspects of European painting, sculpture and architecture from c.1600- c.1800. The art and architecture of period will be discussed and examined with reference to changing religious demands, the emergence of Enlightenment thought and the political upheavals of the French Revolution. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to:
identify and explain the range and variety of artistic and architectural productions during the Baroque, Rococo and Neo-Classical period.
understand both the usefulness and limitations of style labels in art historical study
understand how selected art and architecture of the period was produced and consumed and also carry out scholarly interpretation of its function, meaning and significance.
access and use information on the subject by their own research and independent study.
form arguments and opinions about the role and nature of the art and architecture of the period and be able to organize this material into cogent and effective arguments in course work and the examination. |
Additional outcomes:
With its requirement for preliminary reading and seminar preparation, this module encourages the development of students' library research skills and IT skills by the use of relevant Web resources and databases.
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Outline content:
This course covers selected aspects of painting, sculpture and architecture from c.1600-1800. It deals with developments in Italian religious art and architecture as a response and reaction to the Counter Reformation, examines how art reflected social, and economic changes in Britain and France in the eighteenth century and also explores the relationship between enlightenment thought, political activism and didactic art. The genres of religious art and architecture, portraiture, history painting, commemorative sculpture and political propaganda will be covered as well as a consideration of the increasing role of a 'public' in the sphere of art. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Normally two hours of lectures / seminars per week, with one of the lecture sessions given over to discussion from time to time. Seminars involve structured group discussion requiring preparatory research and reading. Students are expected to visit museums or galleries on their own initiative but study visits may be arranged to appropriate galleries and exhibitions. There are also one or two revision classes in the summer term.
Students prepare one formative project/essay by week 6 of the Autumn term such as a book or exhibition report or glossary which asks students to identify and define key terms and ideas within the course. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
10 |
10 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
10 |
10 |
2-4 |
| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
20 |
20 |
2-4 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Two essays of c.2,000 words to be submitted in the last week of each term.
Relative percentage of coursework: 40%
Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations:
One two-hour seen examination paper in June
One one-hour unseen examination paper in June
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination in September. Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a confirmed mark of 40% or more. Otherwise it must be resubmitted by 1 September.
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