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5.00 credits
15.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2026-2027
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course adopts a transhistorical perspective to examine the contributions of the social history of art and of the sociology of art to the interpretation of art.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Acquisition of in-depth knowledge in the field of sociological theories and methods applied to the art world. |
Content
The course begins with an overview of the major historiographical landmarks in the formation of the social history of art and then of the sociology of art.
The main research tendencies in the sociology of art are then presented so as to explore the contribution of the sociology of art to the study of the creation and reception of artworks, and also to the interpretation of artworks and to the appreciation of their artistic dimension.
The course then moves in three directions: historiographical (historical contextualisation of sociological theories and studies); epistemological (critical thinking about the transformations of art history through its encounter with sociology); hermeneutic (development of interpretative tools).
The main research tendencies in the sociology of art are then presented so as to explore the contribution of the sociology of art to the study of the creation and reception of artworks, and also to the interpretation of artworks and to the appreciation of their artistic dimension.
The course then moves in three directions: historiographical (historical contextualisation of sociological theories and studies); epistemological (critical thinking about the transformations of art history through its encounter with sociology); hermeneutic (development of interpretative tools).
Teaching methods
Lectures by the course teacher or by guest speakers, personal readings and homework done by the students.
Evaluation methods
Oral examination
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
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