Civilisation of the Dutch-speaking countries : cultural aspects
[GERM1335]
[30h] 4 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
This two-yearly course is taught in 2011-2012, 2013-2014,...
Teacher(s): Ludovic Beheydt
Language: NL
Level: First
Aims
By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired an understanding of the culture of the European countries where German/ English/ Dutch is a major language.
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
- The Civilisation of Dutch-Speaking Europe (1335): the cultural history of Flanders and the Netherlands. Particular attention will be paid to the major currents in Flemish and Dutch painting, from the Flemish Primitive painters to Cobra.
The course starts in the 14th century, which can be seen as the start of a Dutch and Flemish artistic identity, and moves on to our own day and age. The major artistic movements, such as the Flemish Primitive painters, the 17th century Dutch artists, the Flemish Baroque, the Hague School, the Flemish expressionists, 'The Style' and Cobra will be dealt with in more detail.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Assessment: oral or written exam based on both the lectures and required reading
Study aids: reading list, text syllabus; excursion.