History of Medieval Art Ma
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the tools for analysing European figurative art between the 4th and 13th centuries, with particular attention to iconography and contextual relationships.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knowledge of the artistic culture of the Western Church in connection to liturgical practices and ideologies.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring advanced historical and critical skills and methods for the study of Medieval Art.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Acquiring advanced historical and critical skills and methods for the study of Medieval Art.
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
Title: "Romanesque Art in Context".
The course aims to present the artistic culture of the Romanesque period (11th-13th centuries) from the point of view of figurative and ornamental painting and sculpture, by focusing on iconography in relationship with architectural and liturgical space.
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Beginnings
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Development
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Case Studies
For 6 cfu: Parts A and B.
The Master Degree in History and Criticism of Art requires a 9 ECTS examination.
The course aims to present the artistic culture of the Romanesque period (11th-13th centuries) from the point of view of figurative and ornamental painting and sculpture, by focusing on iconography in relationship with architectural and liturgical space.
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Beginnings
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): The Development
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Case Studies
For 6 cfu: Parts A and B.
The Master Degree in History and Criticism of Art requires a 9 ECTS examination.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the main artefacts of Western figurative art between the 4th and 14th centuries, to be tested in the first part of the examination.
To support this basic preparation, we provide the Moodle Textbook "Lineamenti di Storia dell'Arte Medievale" (link from the Ariel teaching site), particularly chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14.
To support this basic preparation, we provide the Moodle Textbook "Lineamenti di Storia dell'Arte Medievale" (link from the Ariel teaching site), particularly chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14.
Teaching methods
Teaching will be delivered through lectures.
Part of the didactic materials will be uploaded on the Ariel teaching site. Please, consult the noticeboard frequently.
Part of the didactic materials will be uploaded on the Ariel teaching site. Please, consult the noticeboard frequently.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING Students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides.
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides [further informations soon]
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides [further informations soon]
NON-ATTENDING students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides.
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides [further informations soon]
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): Topics covered during the lectures and related slides [further informations soon]
NON-ATTENDING students
- Part A (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
- Part B (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
- Part C (20 h, 3 ECTS): [further informations soon]
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of an interview (also in English or French if desired) aimed at verifying candidate's knowledge of the History of Medieval Art and the topics on the Syllabus, together with the historical and chronological framing ability, the critical thinking and the speaking skills.
Part C
L-ART/01 - HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL ART - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Parts A and B
L-ART/01 - HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL ART - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
July 2025: by appointment, in-person or video-call receiving (please, write ONLY from the university email). August no receiving
Department of Cultural Heritage and Environment, via Noto 6, 20141 Milan (or video call MS Teams)