Historiography and Epistemology of Archaeology and Art History [ LARKE1431 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
2q
This biannual course is taught on years 2014-2015, 2016-2017, ...
Teacher(s)
Driessen Jan ;
Dekoninck Ralph ;
Language
French
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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Prerequisites
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Main themes
This course teaches students the historiography of Archaeology and Art History, introducing them to the history of the two disciplines, from Antiquity to the present day and highlighting the most important directions that research in the two fields has taken over the last 150 years. Key methods and thinking in Archaeology are described, as are the different art theories and sciences, and students are familiarized with the main international institutions (academies, museums and so on) and their role in providing Archeology and Art History researchers with valuable research tools.
Aims
This course provides a general introduction to Art History and Archaeological Studies. By the end of the course, students should have a basic knowledge of the different branches, areas of research, methods and resources of Art History and Archaeology.