LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to narrate the history of maritime human activities through the objects, artefacts and works of art that were produced and used during the centuries between the Middle Ages and the contemporary age. It also aims to analyse the ways in which these objects have become global cultural heritage.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims to narrate the history of maritime human activities through the objects, artefacts and works of art that were produced and used during the centuries between the Middle Ages and the contemporary age. It also aims to analyse the ways in which these objects have become global cultural heritage.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to analyse, on the basis of a personal in-depth study of the history of one or more objects, the musealisation of these objects related to maritime history.

PREREQUISITES

Good knowledge of history and art history

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be structured around lectures, thematic seminars and field research. 

Classes are held in person. Attendance, although not compulsory, is recommended. The lecturer, at the specific request of a student (by e-mail), may allow him/her to follow classes remotely via “Teams” platform.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course will be structured around a historical itinerary of objects, artefacts and works of art that have marked the maritime history of the Mediterranean, with particular reference to the medieval and modern ages. For students attending the course, in-depth research on one or more of the topics covered in class will be carried out on the basis of research to be conducted in cultural institutions.

For attending students, an additional lecture is planned to be arranged with the lecturer.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

M. Mollat, L'Europa e il mare dall'antichità ad oggi, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2011.

D. Abulafia, Maritime History of the World, Milan, Mondadori, 2022 (parts four and five only)

Further bibliographical indications will be provided during the lectures.

Non-attending students will have to agree on additional reading to be arranged with the lecturer.