History of Artistic Literature - Second Cycle
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive outline of the literature on visual art, acknowledging its intrinsically interdisciplinary features.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the sources on the history of art, in their broadest meaning: from treatises to literary and archival sources, etc.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Development of a critical thinking; acquisition of basic critical tools to deal with sources and to seek, recognize, understand and decode them.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Development of a critical thinking; acquisition of basic critical tools to deal with sources and to seek, recognize, understand and decode them.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Teaching unit A (20 hours and 3 credits): Giovanni Testori
Teaching unit B (20 hours and 3 credits): Giovanni Testori and Caravaggio
Teaching unit C (20 hours and 3 credits): Giovanni Testori and the Sacro Monte di Varallo
The course is aimed primarily at students of the Cultural Heritage course (9 credits)
Presentation of the course
Giovanni Testori (1923-1993), pupil sui generis of Roberto Longhi, was one of the most significant characters of Italian culture in the second half of the twentieth century. His interests ranged from literature to visual arts. He was also a painter, actor and director. The course aims to provide some survey examples, with particular reference to art criticism texts, crucial for the re-evaluation of Lombard and Piedmontese figurative culture from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century.
Teaching unit B (20 hours and 3 credits): Giovanni Testori and Caravaggio
Teaching unit C (20 hours and 3 credits): Giovanni Testori and the Sacro Monte di Varallo
The course is aimed primarily at students of the Cultural Heritage course (9 credits)
Presentation of the course
Giovanni Testori (1923-1993), pupil sui generis of Roberto Longhi, was one of the most significant characters of Italian culture in the second half of the twentieth century. His interests ranged from literature to visual arts. He was also a painter, actor and director. The course aims to provide some survey examples, with particular reference to art criticism texts, crucial for the re-evaluation of Lombard and Piedmontese figurative culture from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the basic concepts of historical chronology and main movements of Italian and European literature and culture is recommended. Classes are in Italian language
Teaching methods
The lessons take place in the classroom, through reading exercises and examining some images
Teaching Resources
Bibliographical indications
Teaching unit A
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, The great mountain theater, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Teaching unit B
Exam program for attending students
R. Longhi, Il Caravaggio, in any edition, provided that it has the introduction of Giovanni Previtali.
Teaching unit C
Exam program for attending students
P. Aiello, Caravaggio 1951, Milan, Officina Libraria, 2019.
Teaching unit A
Exam program for non-attending students
G. Testori, The great mountain theater, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Testori in Varallo, Cinisello Balsamo, Silvana Editoriale, 2019.
Teaching unit B
Exam program for non-attending students
R. Longhi, Il Caravaggio, in any edition, provided that it has the introduction of Giovanni Previtali.
A volume of your choice from the Testori series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Teaching unit C
Exam program for non-attending students
P. Aiello, Caravaggio 1951, Milan, Officina Libraria, 2019.
A volume of your choice from the Testori series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Teaching unit A
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, The great mountain theater, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Teaching unit B
Exam program for attending students
R. Longhi, Il Caravaggio, in any edition, provided that it has the introduction of Giovanni Previtali.
Teaching unit C
Exam program for attending students
P. Aiello, Caravaggio 1951, Milan, Officina Libraria, 2019.
Teaching unit A
Exam program for non-attending students
G. Testori, The great mountain theater, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Testori in Varallo, Cinisello Balsamo, Silvana Editoriale, 2019.
Teaching unit B
Exam program for non-attending students
R. Longhi, Il Caravaggio, in any edition, provided that it has the introduction of Giovanni Previtali.
A volume of your choice from the Testori series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Teaching unit C
Exam program for non-attending students
P. Aiello, Caravaggio 1951, Milan, Officina Libraria, 2019.
A volume of your choice from the Testori series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral: The oral test, which takes place in Italian, consists of an interview on the topics presented in class and on the required readings. An essential condition to pass the exam is the knowledge of the Italian language.
THIS PROGRAM EXPIRES IN JULY 2021
Warning
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
THIS PROGRAM EXPIRES IN JULY 2021
Warning
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly contact the teacher in charge of the course.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and / or with DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the competent Office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/04 - MUSEOLOGY, ART AND RESTORATION CRITICISM - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/04 - MUSEOLOGY, ART AND RESTORATION CRITICISM - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/04 - MUSEOLOGY, ART AND RESTORATION CRITICISM - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)