78155 - Painting in the Modern Age (1) (LM)

Course contents

Towards the Modern Manner in Bologna: From the Fall of the Bentivoglio to the Coronation of Charles V

The course aims to explore the development of painting in Bologna during a period of profound political and cultural transition, spanning from the fall of the Bentivoglio in 1506 to the imperial coronation of Charles V in 1530.

The analysis will focus on the artists of the final Bentivolesque season, such as Francia, Costa, and Aspertini, the impact of Raphael’s celebrated masterpieces arriving in the Emilia region, and the subsequent Bolognese sojourn of Parmigianino.

Readings/Bibliography

The examination will be prepared on the following texts and with the help of power point presentations of the various lectures that will be shared by the lecturer on the 'Virtual' platform:

- Giulio II e Raffaello. Una nuova stagione del Rinascimento a Bologna, a cura di D. Benati, M.L. Pacelli, E. Rossoni, Cinisello Balsamo, Silvana Editoriale, 2022, pp. 138-147

- T. Henry, P. Joannides (a cura di), Late Raphael, London, Thames & Hudson, 2013 (with a particular focus on the catalog entries of the artworks covered in the lectures):

• Santa Cecilia, cat. 6-7
• Visione di Ezechiele, cat. 8-9
• San Michele Arcangelo, cat. 14-15
• Sacra Famiglia di Francesco I, cat. 16-20
• Madonna del Divino Amore, cat. 46
• Madonna della Quercia, cat. 53
• Piccola Sacra Famiglia, cat. 68-70

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

 

Teaching methods

Lessons including critical readings of text passages and projected images, possible study visits.

Attending lectures is highly recommended.

Who cannot attend classes could consult the readings in the bibliography and didactic material uploaded on the platform "Virtuale".

Assessment methods

The final exam consists of an oral test. Discussion of textbook (the history of art from late Fifteenth to early Nineteenth century); one text chosen by the student among the optional essays, and the bibliography relating to the monographical part.

In particular:

1. Those students who show developed analytical skills of selected readings and their correct contextualization within a complete vision of the issues discussed during lectures will be given a mark of excellence. Mastering of field-specific language and good expression during the examination will also be required (A =28-30 con lode).

2. Those students who show mnemonic knowledge of the subject and a superficial analysis of selected readings, as well as a correct but not always appropriate mastering of the field-specific language will be given a satisfactory mark (B = 25-27 and C = 23-24).

3. Those students who will show vague knowledge and superficial understanding of selected readings, limited analytical skills and a not always appropriate expression will be given a ‘pass’ mark roughly (D = 18-22).

4. Those students who show gaps in their knowledge and lack of familiarity with selected readings will not be given a ‘pass’ mark (E).

The assessment procedure is the same for students who attend or do not attend lectures.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Text passages provided to attending students, power point presentations.

Office hours

See the website of Giacomo Alberto Calogero