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KUH2208

Early European Art

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course will cover European and/or Norwegian visual arts or medieval or early-modern architecture (until the 17th century). The teaching is based on one or more art historical periods (medieval, renaissance, baroque), or possibly the reception of elderly art in early modern times. Through the examination of different types of works, the student will get an introduction to current theory and methodology. Also aspects related to art such as heritage, protection or dissemination may be highlighted.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has:

  • knowledge of an art historical period and its historical context
  • knowledge of current professional concepts, such as protection, cultural heritage or dissemination - knowledge of current theory and methodology
  • possibly knowledge of topics related to the formation, culture, reception of art, art and identity, Western civilization, etc.

Skills

After completing the course, the student is able to:

  • identify and discuss art from a given era in European art history
  • discuss a work in light of its historical context
  • apply the relevant scientific method
  • present the subject in writing and orally

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. Excursions can also be included in the instruction.

Obligatory assignment: a written assignment must be passed before the final assessment in the course.

The students are required to keep posted on messages from the department or teacher at Blackboard.

All activities are joint with KUH3208.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment

Further on evaluation

The final assessment is based on an oral exam. Letter grade.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Curriculum approx. 750 pages, incl. illustrations.

Subject areas

  • The History of Art

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Duration 30 minutes