ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
HISTORY OF MEDIAEVAL ART IN ITALY AND EUROPE
VALERIO ASCANI
Academic year2016/17
CourseARCHEOLOGY STUDIES
Code441LL
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
STORIA DELL'ARTE MEDIEVALE IN ITALIA E IN EUROPAL-ART/01LEZIONI36
VALERIO ASCANI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will have the ability to detect, describe, analyze or catalogue any European Mediaeval Art architectural monument and sculpted or painted art work, and will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the historical development of Architecture and Visual Arts in Italy and in the rest of Europe from 4th to 15th centuries A.D. He will also be able to lead group visits and to write short texts about main European Mediaeval monuments and art masterchiefs.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression, in Italian.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam

Further information:
Oral exam consists of 5 questions, each about a single test or group of homogeneous tests listed in the mandatory exam bibliography published on: http://omero.humnet.unipi.it/p_vediCorso.asp?idCorso=6814 (just the first part / primo modulo) One more question will be about monuments discussed during lessons. Their pictures are included in a disc available at the Biblioteca di Storia delle Arti of the Università di Pisa.

Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • preparation of oral/written report
  • participation in discussions
  • individual study

Attendance: Mandatory

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
Syllabus
The course corresponds to the first part of the course of Mediaeval Art History in Italy and in Europa. It will give a general view of Art production in Mediaeval Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the spread of the Renaissance, exploring all typologies of architectural and artistic work, and focusing on their purpose, function, form, technique, iconography and style, also to detect role and tasks of patrons, artists and public.
Bibliography
The list of recommended reading is published at the page of the same course: http://omero.humnet.unipi.it/p_vediCorso.asp?idCorso=6814 (just the first part / primo modulo) A list of further reading may be asked to the teacher
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27