HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL ART I

Course objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological and critical aspects, applicable to the various disciplines that characterize its interdisciplinary aspect, modulated in relation to potential job opportunities in the fashion system; it proposes perspectives on the fashion supply chain, in all its macro-sectors, in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in all fields of fashion-system while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to develop autonomous ability to connect the different disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts related to fashion, as well as to create correlations between the various macro sectors of fashion.

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ANNA MARIA D'ACHILLE Lecturers' profile
ANNA MARIA D'ACHILLE Lecturers' profile
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PIO FRANCESCO PISTILLI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course in Medieval Art aims to offer disciplinary knowledge from the early Christian age to the beginning of the fifteenth century. The course includes visits to sites, monuments and museums in Rome and in Italy.
Prerequisites
None.
Books
P. Skubiszewski, L'Arte europea dal VI al IX secolo, Torino 1995, capp. II (pp. 19-56), III (pp. 57-88), VII (pp. 151-154); VIII (pp. 155-198) e IX (pp. 199-263); C. Tosco, L'architettura medievale in Italia - 600-1200, Bologna 2016; A. Cadei, Il Gotico, in A.M. Romanini (a cura di), L'arte medievale in Italia, Firenze 1989 (I edition) or reprinted; for Lanfranco, Wiligelmo, Nicolò, Benedetto Antelami, the related entries of the Enciclopedia dell'Arte Medievale, Roma (available online: www.treccani.it); For the Gothic Art from Giotto to Pisanello: P. De Vecchi . E. Cerchiari, L'Arte nel Tempo, Milano 1992 (I edition) or reprinted. The PDF texts are avaible online: MOODLE SAPIENZA website.
Frequency
Obligatory.
Exam mode
Oral exam. The assessment will take into account the learning skills acquired in class, on site inspections and during the study phase, as well as the communication skills and making judgements.
Lesson mode
The course consists of lectures and visits to museums and monuments.
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MANUELA GIANANDREA Lecturers' profile
MANUELA GIANANDREA Lecturers' profile
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ROBERTA CERONE Lecturers' profile
ROBERTA CERONE Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson code1024929
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseFashion studies
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDL-ART/01
  • CFU12