Course content

This course deals with historical and recent methods and theories of art history in the light of the discipline’s scholarly tradition.

Learning outcome

The course aims to provide a survey of research in art history from early artists' biographies of the 1500s until the present. The objective is to understand the various approaches to the study of art that have contributed to shaping art history as an autonomous discipline.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars.

Course requirements:
Students must pass one oral presentation before being eligible for final assessment.

More on assessment:
The assessment will be a 6000-7500 word long term paper.

Students are required to check the results of their assignments 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

• Oral seminar presentation

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree with a specialization (major) in Art History. Admission to the Master's programme in Art History.

Course materials

Approx. 1300-1500 pages of set texts, including illustrations.

Credit reductions