History of Modern Art
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General knowledge of European geography and of European history of the centuries mentioned above. It is not compulsory, but the knowledge of the history of different European countries literatures could be an important support to understand many of the topics delivered.
Final examination: oral test consisting in three questions, on general topics on the total chronological period considered (e.g. Brunelleschi, the Rome of pope Paul III; he origin of Rococo). The score is expressed with a 30-point scale that can be divided into failing (0 to 17) and passing (18 to 30 cum laude) grades. The final mark is based on a general assessment on the answers to the three questions (they all have the same value), revised considering the global knowledge of the student.
The fundamental principles are: the knowledge acquired, the ability in visual reading (with special care of the historical criteria and data and not the emotional ones), including a critical judgment (with references to the contemporary cultural heritage), the communication skill using the proper language, the correct positioning in space and time, both limited and unlimited, of phenomena, events and objects, the ability with the proper comparisons on the base of a measured structuralism.
The course of Storia dell’Arte Moderna
belongs to the group of humanistic
courses which feature the degree course in
Communication Science.
Students will receive an overview of the history of art in Italy from the beginning of 15th century to the beginning of 19th century, with comparative and supplementary elements of the Mediterranean and European art history, with a focus on the iconographic and iconological data, the patronage strategies and the public perception of art.
Among the learning results expected we point out the primary capability of visual reading, the articulated communication using a specialized lexicon; the required skill is the comparative one, considering the proper geographical, chronological and cultural context. It is required a special focus on the long lasting period considered and the effects still operating.
The acquired knowledge can contribute to the growth of the general skills of synthesis and processing of data and concepts derived from different sources.
The course provides the acquisition of cross skills, as correct use of language, communicative competences and development of comparative capabilities of judgment.
The following topics will be delivered during lessons:
The development of 15h century Humanism;
The Rome of Pope Julius II and the beginning of Renaissance;
The Rome of popes Leo X and Paul III;
The Italian Renaissance centres;
The diffusion of Italian Renaissance style in Europe;
The different Italian Mannerisms;
The diffusion of Italian Mannerism style in Europe;
Caravaggio;
Rome from Pope Julius III’s time to Innocent XI’s pontificate;
The XVIIth century Classicism;
The Baroque age;
The Rococo age;
The 18th century Classicism and Neoclassicisms;
The Revolutionary and Napoleonic age.
The following textbook is required to be studied:
P. De Vecchi – L. Cerchiari, Arte nel tempo, Bompiani/Mondadori 1995 sgg, considering all the chapters related to the chronological period indicated. All different editions of the book are accepted.
Further optional bibliography will be recommended by the teacher, considering individual interests.
Educational supports available on the e-learning platform: 800 slides presented during lessons in PPT format. They will be available after each lesson.
The course will be delivered with frontal lessons, with a total amount of 48 hours. They will be all conducted by the tenured professor of the course, with the support of PPT presentations, encouraging interaction between the lecturer and students. At the end of each lesson students can ask professor for clarifications and further explanations of the topics proposed.
Trips in Lombard territory will be planned by the teacher.
The attendance of lessons is highly recommended to take advantage of all the interdisciplinary connections (political history, historic geography, history of literature, etc.) and critical interpretations of the phenomena which will be proposed by the teacher lesson by lesson and which cannot be fully acquired by studying he textbooks.
Office hours at the professor’s office (Collegio Cattaneo,Via Jean Henry Dunant, 7 Varese). You are required to request an appointment by sending your e-mail to andrea.spiriti@uninsubria.it. The appointment will be scheduled within one week.
Before and after lessons it is always possible to have informal consultations or to request an appointment with professor Spiriti.
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