Art History

The general goal of the course is learning theories and methods for understanding artistic works and processes with a mediological approach. A first section is required, related the basics of media science; a second section is oriented to acquire the theoretical foundations of mediological reflection on arts and to deal with interpretation problems, whilw a third section, building on the skills acquired in the first two, is dedicated to examples of interpretation, applied in the analysis of literary, artistic and spectacular texts and works. Overall, the learning path provides as partial objectives: a) the knowledge of basic notions of media science and its reflection on the arts, with its foundations in Walter Benjamin, the sociology of literature and arts of the late twentieth century and the McLuhan’s school of Toronto, and its developments in the 21st century; b) enhancing the ability to apply knowledge through field analysis; c) enhancing the ability to critically elaborate knowledge and experiences on the field; d) developing specific communication skills, as writing complex papers; e) enhancing learning skills through a blended learning experience (mix of lectures and seminars, online platform activities, and individual work).