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 107-048 Art, Society and Ritual in Medieval Italy

Note

Formerly available as 111-302/402. Students who have completed 111-302/402 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

3rd and 4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Ms Bronwyn Stocks

Prerequisites

Usually 37.5 points of Art History at second/third year, see Prerequisites

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

Lectures, tutorials or seminars totalling 2.5-hours per week

Subject Description

The emphasis of this subject is on visual material, and devotional and Celtic ritual within the broad social framework of fourteenth century Italy. It considers the form and function of the art work in relation to its inherent social and ritual context. Specific works will be examined in order to ascertain the various meanings they conveyed to the original patrons and broader audience.

Assessment

Written work which may comprise classpapers, essays, visual tests or take-home examinations totalling 4000 words for 3rd-year 5000 words for 4th-year.



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