Helen Langdon’s ‘Caravaggio’
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Discover the intriguing life of Caravaggio and its impact on his art. Explore the pros and cons of biographical monographs in art history and their relation to other forms of writing. Enroll in this free course by Helen Langdon to gain a deeper understanding of this renowned artist.
Accounts of Caravaggio’s life are filled with suggestions of murder and intrigue. But does knowing more about this dark artist’s experiences help us to interpret his art? Or does understanding his motivations cloud their true meaning? This free course, Helen Langdon’s ‘Caravaggio’, explores the biographical monograph, one of the most common forms of art history writing.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Analyse the pros and cons of the biographical monograph in art history
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the biographical monograph in relation to other kinds of art history writing.
