History of Medieval Art (MA)
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the tools for analysing European figurative art between the 4th and 13th centuries, with particular attention to iconography and contextual relationships.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge of the artistic culture of the Western Church in connection to liturgical practices and ideologies.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring advanced historical and critical skills and methods for the study of Medieval Art.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring advanced historical and critical skills and methods for the study of Medieval Art.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title: "Romanesque Painting / Sculpture and Iconography".
The course aims to present the artistic culture of the Romanesque period (11th-13th centuries) from the point of view of figurative and ornamental painting and sculpture, by focusing on iconography in relationship with architectural and liturgical space.
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Beginnings of Romanesque
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Development
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Case Studies
For 6 cfu: Parts A and B.
The Master Degree in History and Criticism of Art requires a 9 ECTS examination.
The course aims to present the artistic culture of the Romanesque period (11th-13th centuries) from the point of view of figurative and ornamental painting and sculpture, by focusing on iconography in relationship with architectural and liturgical space.
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Beginnings of Romanesque
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Development
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Case Studies
For 6 cfu: Parts A and B.
The Master Degree in History and Criticism of Art requires a 9 ECTS examination.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the main artefacts of Western figurative art between the 4th and 14th centuries, to be tested in the first part of the examination.
To support this basic preparation, we provide the Moodle Textbook "Lineamenti di Storia dell'Arte Medievale" (link from the Ariel teaching site), particularly chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14.
To support this basic preparation, we provide the Moodle Textbook "Lineamenti di Storia dell'Arte Medievale" (link from the Ariel teaching site), particularly chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14.
Teaching methods
Teaching will be delivered through lectures.
Part of the didactic materials will be uploaded on the Ariel teaching site. Please, consult the noticeboard frequently.
Part of the didactic materials will be uploaded on the Ariel teaching site. Please, consult the noticeboard frequently.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING Students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides.
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides; full study of the following book: M. Rossi, Milano e le origini della pittura romanica lombarda, Milano 2018 (the 2011 first edition is also valid).
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides; full study of the following contribution: M. Angheben, Scultura romanica e liturgia, in P. Piva, Arte medievale. Le vie dello spazio liturgico, Milano, Jaca Book, 2012, pp. 147-190 (coffee table edition 2010 also available in English and French).
NON-ATTENDING students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following book: M. Pastoureau, Storie di pietra. Timpani e portali romanici, Torino, Einaudi, 2014 (also available French edition, Tympans et portails romans, Paris 2014).
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following book: M. Rossi, Milano e le origini della pittura romanica lombarda, Milano 2018 (the 2011 first edition is also valid).
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following contribution: M. Angheben, Scultura romanica e liturgia, in P. Piva, Arte medievale. Le vie dello spazio liturgico, Milano, Jaca Book, 2012, pp. 147-190 (coffee table edition 2010 also available in English and French).
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides.
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides; full study of the following book: M. Rossi, Milano e le origini della pittura romanica lombarda, Milano 2018 (the 2011 first edition is also valid).
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides; full study of the following contribution: M. Angheben, Scultura romanica e liturgia, in P. Piva, Arte medievale. Le vie dello spazio liturgico, Milano, Jaca Book, 2012, pp. 147-190 (coffee table edition 2010 also available in English and French).
NON-ATTENDING students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following book: M. Pastoureau, Storie di pietra. Timpani e portali romanici, Torino, Einaudi, 2014 (also available French edition, Tympans et portails romans, Paris 2014).
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following book: M. Rossi, Milano e le origini della pittura romanica lombarda, Milano 2018 (the 2011 first edition is also valid).
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Full study of the following contribution: M. Angheben, Scultura romanica e liturgia, in P. Piva, Arte medievale. Le vie dello spazio liturgico, Milano, Jaca Book, 2012, pp. 147-190 (coffee table edition 2010 also available in English and French).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of an interview (also in English or French if desired) aimed at verifying candidate's knowledge of the History of Medieval Art and the topics on the Syllabus, together with the historical and chronological framing ability, the critical thinking and the speaking skills.
L-ART/01 - HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL ART - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Scirea Fabio
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Second semester 2024-2025: Monday and Wednesday from 12.30 to 3 pm, only by appointment (please, write ONLY from the university email).
Department of Cultural Heritage and Environment, via Noto 6, 20141 Milan (or video call MS Teams)