History of Modern Art
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide an overview on the History of Art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth century: from the Late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive).
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course students will have the historical and critical tools to understand the History of Art from late XIV to late XVIII Century.
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
Course syllabus
Title
Rethinking Gaudenzio Ferrari
Subject
Gaudenzio Ferrari was born in Valduggia (Valsesia). The date is uncertain, but about 1475. The artist died in Milan in 1546. His most beautiful works are found in Vercelli, Novara and, specially, in Varallo, at the Sacro Monte. The discipline of Art History has long been clear about the importance of Gaudenzio. In the second half of the sixteenth century Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo indicated him as one of the seven "Governors" in the "Temple of Painting" together with Mantegna, Michelangelo, Polidoro da Caravaggio, Leonardo, Raffaello and Tiziano. And, in times closer to us, it was Roberto Longhi, the greatest art historian of the twentieth century, who spurred Giovanni Testori in appreciation for this artist: he was responsible for "the first, true approvals to place him very high, on humanly absolute summits".
Unit
Didactic Unit A (20h e cfu 3): Introduction to the History of Modern Art
Didactic Unit B (20h e cfu 3: Gaudenzio in Varallo and Vercelli
Didactic Unit C (20h e cfu 3): Gaudenzio in Milan
Rethinking Gaudenzio Ferrari
Subject
Gaudenzio Ferrari was born in Valduggia (Valsesia). The date is uncertain, but about 1475. The artist died in Milan in 1546. His most beautiful works are found in Vercelli, Novara and, specially, in Varallo, at the Sacro Monte. The discipline of Art History has long been clear about the importance of Gaudenzio. In the second half of the sixteenth century Giovanni Paolo Lomazzo indicated him as one of the seven "Governors" in the "Temple of Painting" together with Mantegna, Michelangelo, Polidoro da Caravaggio, Leonardo, Raffaello and Tiziano. And, in times closer to us, it was Roberto Longhi, the greatest art historian of the twentieth century, who spurred Giovanni Testori in appreciation for this artist: he was responsible for "the first, true approvals to place him very high, on humanly absolute summits".
Unit
Didactic Unit A (20h e cfu 3): Introduction to the History of Modern Art
Didactic Unit B (20h e cfu 3: Gaudenzio in Varallo and Vercelli
Didactic Unit C (20h e cfu 3): Gaudenzio in Milan
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
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.
The course is addressed to students of Science of Cultural Heritage and is open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy.
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.
The course is addressed to students of Science of Cultural Heritage and is open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy.
Teaching methods
Lesson by Power Point
Teaching Resources
Bibliography for attending students (only until July 2021):
Didactic Unit A
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit B
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit C
Il Rinascimento di Gaudenzio Ferrari, catalogo della mostra, a cura di G. Agosti, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
Bibliography for not attending students (only until July 2021):
Didactic Unit A
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit B
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit C
Il Rinascimento di Gaudenzio Ferrari, catalogo della mostra, a cura di G. Agosti, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
Varallo ai tempi di Gaudenzio Ferrari, a cura di G. Agosti, D. Minonzio, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
For students who must take 6 cfu: Didactic Unit A-B
For students who must take 12 cfu: Didactic Unit A-C and more
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Didactic Unit A
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit B
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit C
Il Rinascimento di Gaudenzio Ferrari, catalogo della mostra, a cura di G. Agosti, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
Bibliography for not attending students (only until July 2021):
Didactic Unit A
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit B
Knowledge of the topics of the monographic course must be accompanied by the study of the development of the history of art (architecture, sculpture, painting) from the beginning of the fifteenth to the end of the eighteenth Century: from the late Gothic to Neoclassicism (inclusive). For this you can use any good manual. Please avoid email requests for a specific manual title. Visual knowledge of the greatest possible number of works of art is required. Is essential to visit Churches and Museums, particularly in Milan (Italian Touring Club guides are recommended). It is also recommended to study "I classici dell'arte" (published by Rizzoli publishing house) and "I maestri del colore" e "I maestri della scultura" (by Fabbri publishing house).
Didactic Unit C
Il Rinascimento di Gaudenzio Ferrari, catalogo della mostra, a cura di G. Agosti, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
Varallo ai tempi di Gaudenzio Ferrari, a cura di G. Agosti, D. Minonzio, J. Stoppa, Milano, Officina Libraria, 2018.
For students who must take 6 cfu: Didactic Unit A-B
For students who must take 12 cfu: Didactic Unit A-C and more
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral test; recognition of works shown in class or present on texts in the bibliography through photographic images
Warning:
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Warning:
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/02 - HISTORY OF MODERN ART - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/02 - HISTORY OF MODERN ART - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/02 - HISTORY OF MODERN ART - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)