The history of sculpture and reliefs in the former Low Countries

lhart2310  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

The history of sculpture and reliefs in the former Low Countries
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !

Teacher(s)
Dekoninck Ralph;
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
The lectures broadly deal with specific questions related to the history of sculpture (style, iconography, typology, technology, aesthetics, etc.) with particular emphasis on the different functions of sculpture (religious, political, economical, etc.).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Acquiring knowledge in the field of theory and practice of sculpture, especially in the Southern Low Countries from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The student will be able to analyse sculptures in their context of creation and use.
 
Content
The contents can change each year depending on the chosen theme (ex.: the Paragone debate, the socio-professional status of sculptors, the diffusion of Renaissance style in the Low Countries,...).
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Lectures by the teacher or invited lecturers. Each session should be prepared beforehand by the students on the basis of one or several articles. There will also be analyses of sculptures in situ.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Assessment by final oral examination; continued evaluation during the year; written assignments.
Other information
None.
Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
ARKE


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in History

Master [60] in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology

Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General