Daniele Di Lodovico
ART H 309
ART OUT OF TIME: TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY AND MEDIEVAL ART
This class seeks to challenge and inspire students to think outside the linear narratives of the art periods. The class is designed to focus on topical investigations of specific themes in contemporary and medieval art. The class will work to better understand issues of visual representations that come up in both contemporary and medieval art through a series of topics such as space, iconography, the crucifixion, the body, devotion, viewer participation, and life and death. Film clips and slides will be used to engage students in discussions and collective analysis of the artworks.
Student learning goals
Students will: • Deepen their understanding and analysis of art in the Middle Ages and Contemporary art. • Identify the function of the artworks through time. • Understand and explain how these artworks were used and the interaction between these artworks and the viewer.
General method of instruction
Illustrated lectures and class discussion of topics based on art and assigned readings.
Students new to art history are welcome.
Class assignments and grading
Midterm, Final Exam; Presentation and class participation.