Admission requirements
Not applicable.
Description
As in the present day, art and architecture were an international affair in the Early Modern period. The writing of art history has, on the other hand, for a long time been rooted in the perspective of the nation state. As a consequence there has been little interest in the tremendous mobility of artists and architects, techniques and art works in this period. In fact, it was quite common for artists and architects to travel abroad with the intent of working there for a longer or shorter period. Often we encounter several generations of artists and architects from one and the same family who were able to offer any kind of art work or building required by the patron. Through marriages with other such families dynamic networks were set up throughout Europe.
In this masterclass students will be looking into this mobility of architects/artists as well as artistic networks and how they functioned. What sort of patronage did they receive? How did they compete with local artists, how did they receive their knowledge and keep it up to date? Did travelling artists contribute to cultural exchange? How did they receive their commissions? What can still be seen of their work? How to deal with this legacy in the context of cultural heritage?
Course objectives
To get insight into the international character of the art and architecture in the Early Modern period (1550-1800)
to learn to find, read and evaluate critically the relevant literature on the subject;
to reflect and theorize on the subject;
to think up and work out a case-study on the subject;
to present the case study in class;
to learn how to act as a referee and how to evaluate the presentations of other students;
o write a paper.
Timetable
Please consult the timetable on the MA Arts and Culture website.
Mode of instruction
Lecture;
Seminar;
Research;
Excursion.
Course Load
Total course load for the course 10 ec x 28 hours = 280 hours:
seminars 2 hrs p.w x 13 = 26 hours;
studying compulsory readings for seminars 4 hrs p.w. x 13 = 56 hours;
writing a draught of the case study = 32 hours;
preparing oral presentation and preparing powerpoint = 16 hours;
writing of final course paper, 4000 words = 150 hours (rereading texts, collecting research material, searching and reading additional literature, composing and writing of paper).
Assessment method
first draught case-study (20%);
oral presentation (20%);
final paper 5000 words (60%).
Weighing
The final grade for the course is established by determination of the weighted average. The final paper should always be awarded with a 6,0 or higher.
Retake
If one of the first two items (first draft case-study; oral presentation) is insufficient (but not lower than 5,0) this can be compensated by the final paper (but only if 7,0 or more).
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used:
to present the student with information of the course;
to present the students the powerpoints shown in class and additional study material;
as a discussion forum.
Reading list
The reading list will be presented at the beginning of and during the course.
Registration
Students are required to register for this course via uSis, the course registration system of Leiden University. General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Remarks
Not applicable.
Contact
Mw. Dr. J.G. (Juliette) Roding
Administrations Office Huizinga