ART HISTORY

The course will focus on the development and the spread of the arts in Italy and Europe from the early Medieval period to the 19th century. Starting from the end of the Roman Empire and its legacy, the course will explore the main traits of each historical period of the arts produced and preserved in Italy and Europe (Greek and Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Contemporary Art).

Thanks to the combination of different teaching and learning techniques (frontal lectures; group discussion; group-work; guided tours) students will learn:
- to describe and compare works of Italian architecture, painting and sculpture;
- toset them in their historical context and within the development of the History of European and Italian Art.

There are no specific prerequisites. A general knowledge of European history and of another European language can be of great benefit for a better comprehension of the subject matter.

The course will focus on the development and the spread of the arts in Italy and Europe from the early Medieval period to the 19th century. Starting from the end of the Roman Empire and its legacy, the course will explore the main traits of each historical period of the arts produced and preserved in Italy and Europe (Greek and Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Contemporary Art). The analysis of single masterpieces will represent a first glimpse at the historical context and will provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into exploring their features, style and the techniques employed to produce them. Special attention will be dedicated to Venice: a walking tour around the city will enable students togain first-hand access to architectures, sculptures and monuments ranging from Medieval to Contemporary Art.

E. H. GOMBRICH, The Story of Art, London: Phaidon Press, 16th edition, 2007 (selected chapters: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24).

Written and oral test. Intermediate tests are planned.

Frontal lectures, group discussion, intermediate tests, guided tours.

English

written and oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development