Historiography of archaeology and the history of art

larke1130  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Historiography of archaeology and the history of art
3 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Dekoninck Ralph; Driessen Jan;
Language
French
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

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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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.

 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
General introduction into the research in History of Art and Archaeology from Antiquity to the present. Historiography and heuristics.
Teaching methods
Class given in auditorium with PowerPoint.
Evaluation methods
Written exam.
Other information
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Online resources
Moodle : summary, plan, bibliography & PPT
Bibliography
Ouvrages conseillés au cours.
Faculty or entity
ARKE


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Minor in History of Art and Archeology