History of Contemporary Art

A.Y. 2020/2021
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
L-ART/03
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to illustrate the fundamental chronology and the essential methodological perspectives in the study of the history of art from late XVIII c. till today. Students will be introduced to the most important art tendencies and to the work of prominent artists, in order to direct their personal study of the textbooks and the appraisal of the works of art exhibited in the main public museums of Milan.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: In-depth knowledge of the main authors and most important lines of developments in visual arts from Neoclassicism until today (painting and sculpture).
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring primary historical and critical skills and methods for the study, interpretation and analysis of exemplary works of visual arts from late XVIII c. till today. Ability to comprehend their historical, social and cultural implications, framing them in their respective contexts. Acquiring primary critical and historiographical methodology.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization
Professor(s)
Reception:
Please advise in advance.
via noto
Reception:
By appointment only, on Wednesday 2:45-5:30 pm. Student consultations will be suspended on holidays and in August.
Department of Cultural Heritage and Environment, via Noto 6, Milano
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