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This course focuses on ten art objects, mapping the wealth and diversity of art historical research: from iconic 'masterpieces' to popular imagery, votive objects and craft. Works discussed may range from the Parthenon marbles and Velazquez' 'Las Meninas' to wax penises and pub signs.
Each case study introduces different questions and approaches for discussing art objects: a series of lessons in critical interpretation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course focuses on ten art objects, considered in their original and critical contexts. The selection of case studies aims to map the wealth and diversity of art historical research: from iconic 'masterpieces' to popular imagery, votive objects and craft. Works discussed may range from the Parthenon marbles and Velazquez' 'Las Meninas' to wax penises and pub signs.
Each case study introduces different questions and approaches for discussing art objects: a series of lessons in critical interpretation. The sessions are intentionally not arranged in chronological order: the aim is not to outline a 'history of art in 10 objects', but to present a range of case studies, introducing different perspectives on the study of art.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
First Attempt
Poster Assignment (25%)
2000 word Essay (25%)
Online Exam (50%)
Resit
2,500 word essay (100%)
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Analyse | Develop skills of synthesis and analytical comparison by writing an assignment on a case-study art object. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Map and understand the wealth and diversity of art historical research on a range of case-study art objects. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Develop skills of inquiry, analysis and communication through the study of selected art objects. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Study a series of art objects in the history of western art and understand the formative impact of the historical and artistic contexts in which they were created. |
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