History of Artistic Literature (MA)
A.Y. 2021/2022
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
Lessons will be given primarily in presence in the classroom and in streaming on the TEAMS platform of the Course. Access registration to the classroom has to follow procedures given by the University.
Students will be able to find all the information to access classroom or online lessons, any changes to the program and any variations of the reference material (bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel teaching website.
If it is not possible to carry out the exam according to the modalities provided in the Syllabus, the exam can be carried out electronically with the modalities that will be communicated on the Ariel teaching website at the end of the course.
Students will be able to find all the information to access classroom or online lessons, any changes to the program and any variations of the reference material (bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel teaching website.
If it is not possible to carry out the exam according to the modalities provided in the Syllabus, the exam can be carried out electronically with the modalities that will be communicated on the Ariel teaching website at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
ON LUCHINO VISCONTI'S VISUAL CULTURE
THIS PROGRAM EXPIRES IN JULY 2023
Part A (20 hours and 3 credits): Visconti's Taste
Part B (20 hours and 3 credits): Visconti-Testori
Part C (20 hours and 3 credits): Some examples
Presentation of the course
The course intends to present some aspects of the visual culture of the great director Luchino Visconti (1906-1976): from family collecting to contacts with contemporary artists, with an eye to his relationship with Giovanni Testori (1923-1993).
THIS PROGRAM EXPIRES IN JULY 2023
Part A (20 hours and 3 credits): Visconti's Taste
Part B (20 hours and 3 credits): Visconti-Testori
Part C (20 hours and 3 credits): Some examples
Presentation of the course
The course intends to present some aspects of the visual culture of the great director Luchino Visconti (1906-1976): from family collecting to contacts with contemporary artists, with an eye to his relationship with Giovanni Testori (1923-1993).
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
Parte A
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, Luchino, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2022
Parte B
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Parte C
Exam program for attending students
Testori a Varallo, Cinisello Balsamo, Silvana Editoriale, 2019.
Parte A
Exam program for non-attending students
G. Testori, Luchino, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2022
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Parte B
Exam program for non-attending students
Two volumes of your choice from the "Testori a" series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Parte C
Exam program for non-attending students
La storia delle storie dell'arte a cura di O. Rossi Pinelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2014
Parte A
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, Luchino, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2022
Parte B
Exam program for attending students
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Parte C
Exam program for attending students
Testori a Varallo, Cinisello Balsamo, Silvana Editoriale, 2019.
Parte A
Exam program for non-attending students
G. Testori, Luchino, a cura di G. Agosti, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2022
G. Testori, Il gran teatro montano, edited by G. Agosti, Milan, Feltrinelli, 2015.
Parte B
Exam program for non-attending students
Two volumes of your choice from the "Testori a" series published by Silvana Editoriale and the Testori Association
Parte C
Exam program for non-attending students
La storia delle storie dell'arte a cura di O. Rossi Pinelli, Torino, Einaudi, 2014
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 2023
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 2023
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)