From “classical” iconological analysis to recent developments and new perspectives of the discipline. Definition of tools of enquiry and their application to case studies chosen in the context of modern era artistic production.
The course aims to clarify the characteristics of iconographic and iconological analysis of works of art, outline a profile of the historical development of the relative methodologies of enquiry and analyse specific themes in both religious and profane contexts. This includes a module dedicated to assessing iconographic programmes prepared for churches and convent structures in the area.
Remote learning: lessons via Microsoft Teams.(code. nkkboxw)
Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu
Programme for students attending the course (at least two thirds of lectures): - Notes from lectures - General texts - Three groups of in-depth reading on profane themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - Two groups of in-depth reading on religious themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") Programme for students unable to attend the course: - General texts - Four groups of in-depth reading on profane themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - Three groups of in-depth reading on religious themes chosen by students from a list (see “Bibliography")
Programme for students taking the course for 9 cfu
Programme for students attending the course (at least two thirds of lectures): - Two general texts (obligatory) - Three groups of in-depth reading on profane themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - Two groups of in-depth reading on religious themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - One reading of an iconographic topic tied to the Ligurian context (see "Bibliography"). Programme for students unable to attend the course: - Two general texts (obligatory) - Four groups of in-depth reading on profane themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - Three groups of in-depth reading on religious themes chosen by students from a list (see "Bibliography") - One reading of an iconographic topic tied to the Ligurian context (see "Bibliography").
Ricevimento: By appointment only (please write an email to Professor Stagno), via Teams .
LAURA STAGNO (President)
VALENTINA BORNIOTTO
LAURO GIOVANNI MAGNANI (Substitute)
DANIELE SANGUINETI (Substitute)
October 5th, 2020
ICONOGRAPHY AND ICONOLOGY
Oral exam to assess learning of general concepts and specific contents tied to the themes of choice analysed by students, as well as students’ acquisition of methodological tools necessary for the iconological analysis of images.
