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HA2506: EUROPEAN BAROQUE: CARAVAGGIO TO REMBRANDT (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:36


Course Overview

The course offers a detailed examination of the visual arts of the Baroque age in Europe (c.1580-1670). While not intending to be comprehensive, it is wide-ranging, dealing selectively with sculpture, prints and drawings, in addition to its main focus on painting. It builds upon the brief introductory coverage of the seventeenth century provided in HA1004, but aspires to a deeper engagement with the material. All of the topics addressed in HA2008 (materials; techniques; settings; religious iconography; patronage; classicism) continue to be explored, and are, once again, fully embedded in the chronological coverage. For further information please see course guide.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr John Gash

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of Programme Level 2 or Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course focuses on Baroque art in Italy, Spain and Northern Europe. Issues addressed will include the dialogue between realism and classicism; the range of style and genres; the analysis of period styles. The impact of democracy, the Counter Reformation and political absolutism will also be covered. Artists will include Caravaggio, Velazquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Bernini, Vermeer and Rembrandt.

Associated Costs

School-Subsidised Tutor-Led Fieldwork Visit

Full Day Group Visit
Edinburgh - a Saturday visit at the end of Week 6 of the 2nd session - return coach travel cost £14.00 in AY2014-15

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour visual-based written examination (50%), continuous assessment: 1 essay of 1500-2000 words (40%), fieldtrip attendance and participation (10%). Resit: 1 two-hour visual-based written examination (100%). NB: All outstanding course work must have been submitted.

Formative Assessment

Reflective class discussion

Feedback

Feedback will be provided in verbal and written contexts.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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