30633 - History of Medieval Art (LM)

Course contents

Giotto's itinerary from Assisi to Padua
The course examines the novelty of Giotto's language in the first phase of his activity, between Assisi, Rimini and Padua.
The course corresponds to 6 CFU and is completed with that of "Comparative History of Art in European Countries" held by prof. Fabio Massaccesi (12 CFU exam).

Attending lectures is highly recommended.

Readings/Bibliography

You must review the history of Art from 1200 to 1450. The studying is advised in scholar manual references.

One text chosen from the following:

- Luciano Bellosi, La pecora di Giotto, Einaudi, 1985; reprint in economic edition Abscondita, 2015;

- Serena Romano, La O di Giotto, Electa, Milano, 2008;

- Donal Cooper, Janet Robson, The Making of Assisi. The Pope, the Franciscans and the painting of the Basilic, Yale University Press, Cambridge (Mass.), 2013;

- Giotto, l’Italia, ed. by Pietro Petraroia and Serena Romano, exhibition catalogue, Electa, Milano, 2015.

This Bibliography is the same for students who attend or do not attend lectures.

Teaching methods

Due to the restrictions imposed by the current health emergency, this teaching activity will be carried out in the following manner:

Blended 1: the teacher will carry out part of the course remotely (max 50% of the hours). For a second part of the course, the students will alternate their presence in the classroom according to a schedule of shifts (more detailed information regarding the shifts and about the modalities to get access to the classroom lessons will be provided soon). It will always be possible to connect remotely and follow live lessons held in the classroom via the online platform TEAMS.

Assessment methods

Students will be assessed by means of an oral examination in which the candidate is required to engage in critical analysis based on the course reading.

Evaluation

During the oral examination, students must demonstrate to have acquired a critical understanding of the topics discussed during the course and a critical knowledge of the recommended bibliography.

After completing the course the student will be able:
• To know the features of artwork in medieval period
• Identify and analyze the most significant works
• Develop personal reflections
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various issues discussed
• Use correct terminology

The achievement of a comprehensive vision of the issues, the possession of a specific language, the originality of the reflection as well as familiarity with artwork analysis tools will be evaluated with marks of excellence. Knowledge mostly mechanical or mnemonic of matter, a capacity of synthesis and analysis articulated or not, an use of proper language but not always appropriate, as well as a school domain of the arguments of the course will lead to fair valuations. Training gaps or use inappropriate language, as well as a lack of knowledge of the arguments will lead to votes that will amount on the sufficiency threshold. Training gaps, inappropriate language, lack of orientation within the bibliography and inability to analyze will be evaluated negatively.

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

Teaching tools

Ppt images, which will be made available to the student at the end of the course.

 

Office hours

See the website of Daniele Benati