An Art Revolution in Europe
Key facts
- Cost: £170
- Credits: 10
Summary
From the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century European art underwent an increasingly rapid development of new artistic movements and theories, echoing the wider social and cultural upheaval of the period. These changes to artistic practices and ideas still influence visual art today. During the course movements such as Realism, Impressionism, Fauvism and Cubism are placed within their creative and historical context, helping clarify the many ‘isms’ of the period.
This course aims to:
- Provide an introduction to the major developments, artistic movements, and theories in European art throughout the period of study
- Place the movement within the broader social and artistic contexts, thus demonstrating its all-encompassing and innovative character
- Introduce students to some of the issues of methodology, historiography and context which are associated with this area of study
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Identify leading figures and movements within European art of the period and be aware of historical, stylistic, and cultural components
- Evaluate the contribution of the various European art movements covered and their significance
- Analyse and interpret the major artworks covered in terms of their imagery, function, methods of production and stylistic and cultural components.
Who is this course for?
Anyone with an interest in visual art and especially the late 19th early 20th century artist periods.
Qualifications/credits
10 credits at SCQF 7 / Level 1.
These credits can contribute towards the attainment of one of the following
- Certificate or Diploma in Higher Education
- Certificate in Higher Education in History of Art
Assessment
- 1 x Essay (approximately 1500 words) from a choice of titles (75%)
- 1 x visual test: compare and contrast of 2 sets of artworks (25%). Alternative assessment can be arranged for students whose disabilities would prevent them performing satisfactorily in the visual test
Mode of study
This 10-week course will be delivered via 2-hour seminars led by a tutor.
Class materials are posted on our course website (Moodle).
Prospects
Can further your study of the history of art at university level.
Find out more
The University holds open days throughout the year where you can meet with staff to discuss our short course provision. Find out more about University of Glasgow open days
Available sessions
- Date: 25/09/2024 - 27/11/2024
Day: Wednesday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Reference: An Art Revolution in Europe (5585)- On campus book now