Unit information: European Art 1400-1700 in 2008/09

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Unit name European Art 1400-1700
Unit code HART10122
Credit points 20
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Dr. Tania String
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of History of Art (Historical Studies)
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides an introduction to European painting, sculpture, prints and architecture of the period 1400-1700. In addition to the study of the artistic monuments and well-known artists of this period, the course will investigate issues such as civic, religious and dynastic identities, gender, patronage, iconography, and theoretical and scientific advances. Additionally, students will be introduced to techniques such as fresco and oil painting, printmaking and bronze casting.