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The course will explore the principal developments in Venetian painting from c1400 until c1600. Aiming to understand the special characteristics of painting in Venice, this course will examine the extraordinary topographical, social, economic and political conditions that influenced artistic production in the city. Studies of individual artists and specific genres will be linked to major themes such as gender, sexuality, devotional practice, religious reform and individual self-fashioning. Students will acquire a familiarity with the works of art, knowledge of the socio-economic and cultural conditions, and the ability to analyse paintings in terms of contemporary literature, art-theory and Christian theology.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will explore the principal developments in Venetian painting from c1400 until c1600. Aiming to understand the special characteristics of painting in Venice, this course will examine the extraordinary topographical, social, economic and political conditions that influenced artistic production in the city. Studies of individual artists and specific genres will be linked to major themes such as gender, sexuality, devotional practice, religious reform and individual self-fashioning. Students will acquire a familiarity with the works of art, knowledge of the socio-economic and cultural conditions, and the ability to analyse paintings in terms of contemporary literature, art-theory and Christian theology.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
first attempt = 1 x oral presentation 10%, 1 x 1500 word literature review 15%, 1 x 2500 word essay 25%, 1 x1 hour visual test 15%, and 1 x 2 hour exam 35%
Normally no resit available (but if necessary 1 x two-hour exam)
Tutor led group question and answer session to seminar papers with oral feedback
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