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HA3587: THE CARRACCI AND THEIR SCHOOL (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The course offers a detailed examination of the work, aesthetic standpoint, and historical importance of the Carracci family of painters from Bologna [Ludovico (1555-1619); Agostino (1557-1602); and Annibale (1560-1609)], and of their leading pupils [notably Guido Reni (1575-1642) and Domenichino (1581-1641)].  Particular attention will be paid to the nature and significance of the Carracci Academy, widely perceived as heralding the institutionalized art academies of subsequent centuries; to the issue of the Carracci's supposed `Eclecticism'; and to their influence on the development of `Baroque' and `Baroque Classical' aesthetics.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr John Gash

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course offers a detailed examination of the work, aesthetic standpoint, and historical importance of the Carracci family of painters from Bologna [Ludovico (1555-1619); Agostino (1557-1602); and Annibale (1560-1609)], and of their leading pupils [notably Guido Reni (1575-1642) and Domenichino (1581-1641)]. Particular attention is paid to the nature and significance of the Carracci Academy, widely perceived as heralding the institutionalised art academies of subsequent centuries; to the issue of the Carracci's supposed `Eclecticism'; and to their influence on the development of `Baroque' and `Baroque Classical' aesthetics.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Student performance in this course is assessed by one essay, a written examination, visual-based test, and class contribution.

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half-hour written examination (30%); 1 one-hour visual-based test (20%); one 2,000-word essay (40%); class contribution based on a seminar presentation and participation to discussion in seminars (10%).

Resit: Examination (100%).

NB: All coursework must have been submitted.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Feedback occurs throughout the course. The lecturer's comments on student presentations in class are designed to help students improve their skills. Students are also encouraged to discuss their chosen essay topics in advance with the course convener.

The essay is returned with detailed comments both on the cover sheet and the body of the essay itself.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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