Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !
Teacher(s)
Sergier Matthieu;
Language
Dutch
Main themes
The course studies the major cultural, artistic and political trends and developments in the European countries that have German, English or Dutch as a principal language (intellectual life, visual arts, music, architecture, etc.).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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General survey of the cultural developments of the German-/ English-/ Dutch-speaking countries. 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. |
Content
This course tries to define the cultural identity or identities of the countries concerned: - 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.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Oral exam related to the course content and critical discussion.
Other information
Powerpoint presentations are uploaded on Moodle.
Faculty or entity
ELAL
