Duration
30h Th, 8d FT Tr. Pr.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : general | 5 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in history of art and archaeology : musicology | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course offers a summary of the main approaches to Art History as applied to the Early Modern period. It aims to clarify the methods and objectives of the discipline through a series of practical exercises. It proposes a historical approach (major currents and figures in the history of the discipline) and lays the foundations for an epistemological reflection on them. The approaches addressed are ekphrasis, connoisseurship, art historical narrative, formalist analysis of art, and finally, contextual approaches such as iconology and social history of art. The course concludes with a discussion of the challenges to traditional art history (Visual Studies, Iconic Turn)..
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To introduce students to the various theoretical and practical skills expected of an academic art historian when called upon to analyze Western art of the Early Modern period. To introduce them to the major figures in the history of the discipline, as well as to the main currents and works that constitute methodological reference points. To encourage critical thinking and lay the groundwork for epistemological reflection.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Successful completion of the BAC1 and BAC2 courses in Western Early Modern Art and/or complete mastery of the corresponding knowledge (if necessary, revisions should be made).
- Abilities expected of a Master student in Philosophy and Letters (for foreign students: sufficient knowledge of the French language).
- Capacity to read a bibliography partly composed of material in French, English and German.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
A significant personal commitment is expected from students. Various exercises are to be carried out in class (reading of articles and discussion, stylistic and iconographic analyses, etc.). In addition, students will prepare a home study on a work of art chosen from the public collections of Liège. This study will take the form of a scientific catalog entry including a technical file and a commentary written in continuous text. The students will have to demonstrate their ability to carry out in-depth heuristic research as well as their capacity for analysis and synthesis. They will also be required to prepare a book review and read a series of text excerpts dealing with the topics covered in class. Instructions regarding these requirements will be given during the course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Alternating practical work and lectures. Lectures will be conducted by the tenured Professor, Dominique Allart. Most exercises will be carried out in class. Preparation and drafting of the written reports (see above) will be carried out at home. Date for submission of the reports: 13 December 2022.
Recommended or required readings
Documents and bibliographic references will be given to students in line with the examined topics.
The exam will cover all the material dealt with in class and issues raised in discussions and in recommended readings. The overall assessment will consist of the average of grades obtained for presentations given during the seminar, including the drafting of the report, and the grade given for the examination.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Students will receive information and useful documents for the course electronically.
Meetings by appointment at the Service d'Histoire de l'Art des Temps modernes : Tuesdays from 10:30 to 12:00 (Prof. Dominique Allart).
Student-instructor : Morgane Legeard - morgane.legeard@student.uliege.be