OVERVIEW

The first part of the course retraces the main events of the history of contemporary art chronologically by analysing the main artistic movements, personalities and works of art that have characterised art from Neoclassicism to nowadays; the second part consists of an in-depth study of a particular theme of figurative culture in the 20th century; the third part consists of seminars and aims to give students specific instruments for the study of art in the second half of the 20th century. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The “History of Contemporary Art” course aims to give students an in-depth knowledge of the artistic events of the last two centuries from Neoclassicism to nowadays by carefully examining its historical dynamics and specific issues with particular reference to 20th century events.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures with projection of images and multimedia support materials.

Field trips and meetings with specialists in the field. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu

History of Art from Neoclassicism to nowadays with specific reference to 20th century events.

Programme for students taking the course for 9 cfu

History of Art from Neoclassicism to nowadays with specific reference to 20th century events.

The 1980s New British Sculpture.

Programme for students taking the course for 12 cfu

History of Art from Neoclassicism to nowadays with specific reference to 20th century events.

The 1980s New British Sculpture.

Instruments for the study of contemporary art: the case of the “Museo Diffuso Albisola” (MuDA)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LEO LECCI (President)

FRANCESCO MIROGLIO

PAOLA VALENTI

LESSONS

Class schedule

HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY ART

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam which is both written and oral aims to assess knowledge of the main movements and artists from neoclassicism to nowadays with particular critical reflection on 20th century art.

The written exam deals with the first part of the course (6 cfu) and consists of open questions on topics covered by the programme.

Exam schedule