OVERVIEW

The art of medieval Liguria will be examined, with regard to the various kinds of artworks, starting from the early christian Era to embrace the beginning of the 15th century. The focus on Genoa will benefit from the direct examination of artworks, urban spaces and monuments.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to introduce the fundamental characteristics and dynamics of artistic production in Liguria, since the early Christian Era to the beginning of 15th century, with regard to the Mediterranean context and extra-regional connections.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course of Art of medieval Liguria aims to

-guide students to understand the medieval artistic production in Liguria, with a high regard to specific contexts, to the role of artists and patrons, to the bounds with historical and social events;

-stimulate students to analyze the Ligurian artistic production, especially considering the connections among interior areas, with other Italian and Euro-Mediterranean regions.

At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to

-analyze and discuss with appropriate methodologies both images and artworks examined during the lessons;

-place works of art in their chronological and cultural context, discussing their connections with each other and with the broader horizon of medieval art;

-critically debate what they learned, discussing artworks in their connection with Ligurian history of art.

PREREQUISITES

No specific prerequisits are required.

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are held in presence. Attendance, although not mandatory, 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.

All texts and teaching materials will be available for students on Aulaweb.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The fundamental developments of medieval Ligurian art, since the early christian Era to the high Middle Ages, between European models and Mediterranean languages. Romanesque and Gothic Liguria: monumental arts, applied arts. Genoa: artistic production in a Mediterranean capital.

The students who could not attend the lessons shall get in touch with the teacher by mail: gianluca.ameri@unige.it to plan a specific syllabus.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The following texts will be used:

A. Dagnino, Liguria. Architettura; Scultura; A. De Floriani, Liguria. Pittura, miniatura e arti suntuarie, in Enciclopedia dell'Arte medievale, vol. VII, Treccani, Roma 1996, pp. 666-676 (available online: https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/liguria_%28Enciclopedia-dell%27-Arte-Medievale%29/) .

G. Algeri, A. De Floriani, La pittura in Liguria. Il Medioevo, De Ferrari Editore, Genova 2011, pp. 51-61; pp. 133-151; pp. 179-197.

The following texts will be used for the focus on Genoa:

C. Di Fabio, voci Genova; Genova. Architettura; Genova. Scultura; A. De Floriani, Genova. Pittura, miniatura e arti suntuarie, in Enciclopedia dell'Arte Medievale, VI, Treccani, Roma 1995, pp. 499-529 (available online: https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/genova_%28Enciclopedia-dell%27-Arte-Medievale%29/).

C. Di Fabio, Genova, XII-XIII secolo. Arte in una città europea e mediterranea: percorsi e cesure, in Genova nel Medioevo. Una capitale del Mediterraneo al tempo degli Embriaci, a cura di C. Di Fabio, P. Melli, L. Pessa, Genova 2016, pp. 54-69.

A. Cagnana, Tra normative pubbliche e diritto consuetudinario: spazi collettivi e spazi privati nella Genova medievale, “Archeologia dell'Architettura”, XXVII, 2, 2022, pp. 41-46.

The students who could not attend the lessons shall get in touch with the teacher by mail: gianluca.ameri@unige.it to plan a specific bibliography.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIANLUCA AMERI (President)

CLARIO DI FABIO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons start: february 24, 2025

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

For both attending and non-attending students, the final exam will consist of a conversation about at least three course-related topics, both general and specific, starting from teacher's questions about images and artworks analyzed during the lessons, as well as the suggested bibliography.

*Students with disabilities or learning disorders.*

Students with disabilities or learning disorders are entitled specific adjustments, provided they upload the relevant certifications and documents
on the University's dedicated webpage. See http://servizionline.unige.it under rubric 'Students'. The documents will be validated by the relevant office within the University (*Settore servizi per l’inclusione degli studenti con disabilità e con DSA dell’Ateneo)* (
https://rubrica.unige.it/strutture/struttura/100111).

At least 10 days before the exam, students will have to email the professor, Cc'ing the aforementioned office, as well as the School's
deputy for matters concerning students with disabilities and learning disorders (elisabetta.colagrossi@unige.it). Please specify the following in
your email: 

- name, surname, student number
- course name and number
- date of your exam
- adjustments required

Once the School's representative confirms your eligibility, you will liaise with your instructor to finalize the details. The final decision on what
adjustments are acceptable rests with your professor. 

Please note that any request must be sent *at least 10 days before your exam,* to successfully complete the process in time. Please also note that the mind maps to be used on the day of your exam have to be significantly more concise than those you use when you study.

For further information, please see:
 https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Funige.it%2Fsites%2Funige.it%2Ffiles%2F2024-05%2FLinee%2520guida%2520per%2520la%2520richiesta%2520di%2520servizi%252C%2520di%2520strumenti%2520compensativi%2520e_o%2520di%2520misure%2520dispensative%2520e%2520di%2520ausili%2520specifici%2520Maggio%25202024.pdf&e=ed7a584b&h=c6c72b42&f=y&p=y
 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam will evaluate the student's skills to apply the notions she/he learned, to analyze artworks discussed during the course, to understand their cultural and artistic features, to use discipline-specific terms and concepts.

Fundamental parameters of evaluation will be the student's ability to understand the discussed materials (images, artworks, texts), the way in which she/he analyzes them, with a critic attitude and an appropriate language.

The student will receive a pass mark if she/he will show to manage the fundamental notions of the course, concerning the key-artworks and their chronological and cultural position.

The student will receive an excellence mark if she/he will show to fluently master the content of the course, with a personal contribution of critical attitude expressed with an appropriate language.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

It is highly recommended to attend the lessons.