Course content

The course explores questions regarding European and Norwegian Medieval art and architecture, where both objects and monuments and their theoretical frameworks as well as art historical methodology are introduced and discussed.

Learning outcome

Students are offered a specialization in a given topic in Medieval Art History, as well as theoretical and methodological tools suited to the topic.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars, and usually also field trips to relevant monuments and museums.

Compulsory assignment:
Students must pass an oral presentation with written documentation before final assessment can be made.

More on assessment: The final assessment is based on a one-week take-home examination in 4000 - 5000 words. The examination is given a letter grade.

Students are required to check the result of their assignment on the department's bulletin boards.

Students are required to stay updated on any information given by the department or course director; either via It's learning, Innsida, course pages on the web, or on bulletin boards.

Compulsory assignments

• Written documentation.
• Oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic Art History courses

Course materials

The reading list comprises c. 1500 pages, including illustrations.

Credit reductions