Abstract

This subject is dedicated to preserving and understanding the treasures of humanity as a whole, by introducing the complexity of art history as a series of local and global disciplines. Encompassing historic precedents and contemporary practices, students will extend their horizons by investigating visual and contextual case studies in art … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Foundations of Art History: Objects and AttributionThe Ancient Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece and RomeEuropean Renaissances: Centre or Periphery?The Americas: Pre-Columbian, 'Manifest Destiny', and African American ArtSub-Saharan Africa: Textiles, Power and MuseumsThe Maghreb: North Africa from Morocco to EgyptThe Levant: The Modern 'Middle East'Silk Roads: Turkey, Iran and Central AsiaThe Subcontinent: India, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Lecture Notes Exercise
2. The Museum (8 Forum Posts)
3. Essay OR Sketchbook

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to investigate, compare and discuss diverse practices within the global history of art, inclusive of multiple historic periods, regions, and art forms;
2.
be able to research and identify specific artworks across multiple international contexts, noting issues raised by attribution, provenance, heritage and ownership;
3.
be able to critically compare contemporary and historic practices in global art history; and
4.
be able to create insightful investigative studies drawn from art objects, demonstrating observation and visual analysis using international resources.

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