HISTORY OF MODERN ART I A channel A - D

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: VALTER CURZI

Lecturers

Objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives 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 other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.

Learning outcomes

Students are expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the topics covered in class through the use of powerpoints (available on Classroom) and bibliography.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Programme

How is art history studied? What are the methodological tools used by the discipline? The course aims to answer these two questions by providing a basic knowledge of Italian art history between the 15th and 18th centuries, focusing on particularly important figures and contexts.


Books

V. Curzi, Storie dell'arte. Opere e metodi, Milano Skira 2023.

Lessons mode

frontal lessons

Frequency

recommended

Exam mode

Knowledge of the methodological aspects and the most significant works of art of the period. Language properties in oral conversation

Example exam questions

Questions about the historical period, the works, the style

Sustainability goals

  • Goal3
  • Goal4
  • Goal5
  • Academic year2026/2027
  • Degree program to which the course belongsHistory, Anthropology, Religions
  • Lesson code1024950
  • Year and semester2nd year - 2nd semester
  • Activity typeBasic educational activities
  • Academic areaDiscipline linguistiche, letterarie e storico-artistiche
  • SSDL-ART/02
  • Mandatory presenceNo
  • Languageita
  • CFU6 CFU
  • Total duration42 hours
  • Hours distribution42 classroom hours