ARTHIST 325

Imaging the Renaissance


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ARTHIST 325.

Description

‘All history involves representation, and all representations are part of history.’ - Peter Burke

‘Imaging the Renaissance’ offers an examination of major topics within the society and culture of Europe between c. 1400 and c. 1700, especially as expressed in visual images. The structure is thematic and the course will combine the differing approaches of historians and art historians to the Renaissance period, broadly defined. Topics include the Renaissance Court, Merchant Culture, Carnival, Food, Masculinities, Femininities, Witchcraft, and Death. Examples will be taken from Northern Europe and from Italy, drawing on the work of artists such as Bruegel, Holbein, Dürer, Mantegna, and Ghirlandaio.

Each topic will be discussed in two consecutive lectures. The first will provide historical background material and an introduction to historiographical issues surrounding the weekly theme. The second will focus on important artworks and their interpretation. This will be complemented by discussion of key images and readings on the topics in tutorials. Students should be aware that ‘Imaging the Renaissance’ is listed as a History course as well as an Art History course. Therefore it can be used to fulfil part of your degree requirements in either subject area (but not both).

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Iain Buchanan
Lecturer(s) Professor Kim Phillips

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

ARTHIST 325: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in Art History and 60 points passed

Restrictions

ARTHIST 225, HISTORY 337