Art and visual culture: medieval to modern
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Explore the evolution of art and visual culture throughout history with this free course. Understand the changing perceptions and global impact of art.
What is art? What is visual culture? How have they changed through history? This free course, Art and visual culture: medieval to modern, explores the fundamental issues raised by the study of western art and visual culture over the last millennium. It moves from discussing the role of the artist and the functions of art during the medieval and Renaissance periods to considering the concept and practice of art in the era of the academies, before finally addressing the question of modern art and the impact of globalisation.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Understand the changing perceptions and definitions of art across history
Understand the relationship between ‘art’ and visual culture
Understand the global dimension of art and how it has changed over time
Understand the significance of notions of ‘function’ and ‘autonomy’ for art history
Understand the role of patronage, institutions and the wider historical context in shaping art.
