HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL ART

Course objectives

The students will acquire high level knowledge in History of Medieval Art, paying attention to the latest developments in the disciplinary debate and bibliography. The students will be able to collect data for a critical judgment, even in the ethical-social dimension underpinning the discipline. The students will therefore be able to use their knowledge in critical thinking, in addressing open issues, in implementing methods of study and research. The students will manage to communicate the results of their work both to specialists and to a broader audience. Finally, the students will be provided with the necessary skills to successfully undertake a future degree that includes History of Medieval Art.

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FABIO BETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Topics in medieval art history from the 4th to the 14th century. The course aims to provide basic disciplinary knowledge of art history from the Late Antiquity period to the Gothic period. The course will address the periodization and the most relevant issues regarding medieval artistic production, with a specific focus on Italy. Visits to monuments and museums in Rome are included in the program.
Prerequisites
None in particular but it is recommended to follow the courses of Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art, Medieval Archaeology and Medieval History
Books
P. De Vecchi, E. Cerchiari, Arte nel tempo. Il Medioevo, Milano 1991, vol. I, I tomo, pp. 241-299 (capp. 4-5/parte II); vol. I, II tomo (parte III) pp. 302-382 (capp. 1-2); pp. 383-391, 418-425 (tratti dal cap. 3), 434-489 (cap. 4); pp. 492-651 (capp. 1-4/parteIV). or G. CRICCO, F.P. DI TEODORO, Itinerario nell’arte, vol. 2, Dall’arte paleocristiana a Giotto, versione gialla (non quella compatta), Zanichelli (diverse edizioni). (pagine da non includere: pp. 456-479; 569-575; 580-588; 594-597; 628-635; 668-680; 703-707; 824-850; 858-859; 862-864).
Exam mode
The examination is conducted orally and marked in thirtieths. The teacher presents the student with a series of images taken from the programme of study or classroom lectures. Students are expected to recognise the images and place them in the correct chronological, geographical and historical context.
Lesson mode
Lessons are based on describing and interpreting works of art and monuments using PowerPoint. Active participation in reading the works is encouraged throughout the course.
FABIO BETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Topics in medieval art history from the 4th to the 14th century. The course aims to provide basic disciplinary knowledge of art history from the Late Antiquity period to the Gothic period. The course will address the periodization and the most relevant issues regarding medieval artistic production, with a specific focus on Italy. Visits to monuments and museums in Rome are included in the program.
Prerequisites
None in particular but it is recommended to follow the courses of Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art, Medieval Archaeology and Medieval History
Books
P. De Vecchi, E. Cerchiari, Arte nel tempo. Il Medioevo, Milano 1991, vol. I, I tomo, pp. 241-299 (capp. 4-5/parte II); vol. I, II tomo (parte III) pp. 302-382 (capp. 1-2); pp. 383-391, 418-425 (tratti dal cap. 3), 434-489 (cap. 4); pp. 492-651 (capp. 1-4/parteIV). or G. CRICCO, F.P. DI TEODORO, Itinerario nell’arte, vol. 2, Dall’arte paleocristiana a Giotto, versione gialla (non quella compatta), Zanichelli (diverse edizioni). (pagine da non includere: pp. 456-479; 569-575; 580-588; 594-597; 628-635; 668-680; 703-707; 824-850; 858-859; 862-864).
Exam mode
The examination is conducted orally and marked in thirtieths. The teacher presents the student with a series of images taken from the programme of study or classroom lectures. Students are expected to recognise the images and place them in the correct chronological, geographical and historical context.
Lesson mode
Lessons are based on describing and interpreting works of art and monuments using PowerPoint. Active participation in reading the works is encouraged throughout the course.
  • Lesson code1026961
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseModern humanities
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Duration12 months
  • SSDL-ART/01
  • CFU6