Yleinen taidehistoria (MUK1061), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Yleinen taidehistoria General Art History
Course Winha code:	MUK1061
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Basic studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester, Not defined
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Paula Niskanen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

The course will deal with the history and development of western art from the classic antiquity until today. We will take a look at the central works of art in art history as well as the stylistic periods. The relation between art and artefactual culture with emphasis on social develoment and common ideological and cultural history will be discussed in class.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The student knows the course and development of the European and Western art history and she/he will a structured idea of the development of visual arts in Europe and Western world.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The student will be able to identify the essential works of art, the main style periods and artists and the differences between style periods. The student is able to recognize and analyze the characteristic features of the European art and architecture of different time periods. The student will be able to use art historical resources.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, final exam.

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
Individual research, reading
Exam

Assessment weighting and grading

Attendance is required. Assessment will be based on the final exam.

Related competences of the degree programme

Personal development