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Identical coursesArt History from 1860 (B-KUL-F0BB8B)
This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
POC Archeologie, Kunstwetenschappen en Musicologie (AKM)
Aims
For 'Art History from 1860’ students can:
- describe and explain the different art branches and their materiality;
- explain the sequence and simultaneity of art movements;
- recognise and name a number of important works (and any names of craftsmen/artists);
- analyse important works and indicate their characteristics;
- analyse and explain the differences between important works (and stylistic movements);
- situate important works in their cultural-historical context.
Previous knowledge
- general interest in the visual arts of the indicated period
- students have the necessary visual and historical interest and are willing to refine it
- passive knowledge of English and French
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
F0JD6A : Art Criticism
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Linguistics and Literature (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of History (Leuven) (Specialisation Ancient History) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of History (Leuven) (Specialisation: Antiquity until Present) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Musicology (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Art History (Abridged Programme) (Leuven) 75 ects.
- Micro-credential Academy of Arts: Art History and Visual Literacy (Leuven) 22 ects.
- Bachelor of Art History (Abridged Programme) (Leuven) 113 ects.
- Bachelor of Linguistics and Literature (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven) 180 ects.
Activities
4 ects. Art History from 1860 (B-KUL-F0BB8a)
Content
The course gives an overview of the visual arts with a focus on the Western tradition.
Course material
- PowerPoints with images on Toledo
- syllabus available through course service Mecenas
- a list of recommended literature is available on Toledo
Format: more information
Students are expected to actively attend classes and take notes.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Art History from 1860 (B-KUL-F2BB8b)
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None
Explanation
Written exam consisting of an essay question, two concept questions and an image question:
- question 1 (10/20) is an extensive essay question (e.g. evolution question on the basis of a theme or a certain angle of approach)
- questions 2 and 3 (5/20) probe for (contextual) knowledge about the oeuvre of an artist, a term, a technique or a principle.
- question 4 (5/20) is an image analysis question (a comparison of two images)
Information about retaking exams
The modalities are identical in the third examination session.