Studies in the History of Art and Visual Culture

Methods, students take two one-term optional courses, and write a 15,000 -word dissertation on a topic of their choice. The course aims to redefine art history and includes a broader range of objects and visual media than other art history courses. Images and objects produced in many contexts- ranging from the scientific to the popular- have been brought together to show how visual styles at different periods and in different places can be understood in relation to the aesthetic, intellectual and social facets of various cultures. Theory and Methods This core course provides an advanced introduction to the major methodological issues and traditions of art history. The course is organised around a series of issues that relate to the production of art and people's responses to it. Students will discuss these issues and assigned readings in small weekly classes. In lectures, the tutors will consider works of art from a variety of cultures in order to demonstrate that context and artistic method are important aspects of art history. Choosing Courses The optional courses listed below are not available every year and prospective students are advised to check on the availability of specific courses. Students should also note…