Course content

The academic content of the course will vary from semester to semester. The course is an in-depth course in a specific topic in recent art, from Romanticism to the present day. The course can shed light on a specific era or an artistic movement in visual art and/or architecture (eg the landscape art of Romanticism, the social images of Realism or the architecture of Postmodernism) or be thematically limited (eg political caricatures, gender perspectives in art). Through examination of different types of work, students will get an introduction to current theory and method.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

• 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 etc.

Skills

• specialized knowledge of a limited subject from 1800 until today
• be able to reflect on the aesthetic and social significance of art or architecture
• understand and reflect on art in a historical and cultural perspective
• independently and critically communicate the academic content of the course in oral form

Learning methods and activities

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

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

All activities are joint with KUH3311.

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic courses in art history, or subjects like history, archaeology or cultural history.

Course materials

Curriculum approx. 600 pages, incl. illustrations.