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This course will examine the exquisite art of northern British Isles from seventh to ninth centuries. It will show how the introduction of Christianity both from Ireland and Rome, produced a creative cultural melting pot in which artistic designs from Ireland, Pictland and Northumbria fused into the Insular Style. Technology, literary sources, historical and liturgical evidence are all required to interpret this dramatic era of transition form paganism to Christianity. Highlights are the Book of Kells, Lindisfarne Gospels, Tara Brooch, the Pictish stones. Some fieldtrips. Will appeal to students of Archaeology, Celtic, History, English, as well as Art Historians.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Student performance on this course is assessed by written examination, visual-based test, essay and class contribution. 1 two-hour written examination (30%); 1 one-hour visual-based test (20%); Class participation including presentation (10%); two 2,500 word essays which include critical review of sources, total (40%).
Resit: Normally no resit available.
There will be interactive feedback on class participation. Essays will be handed back individually with comment.
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