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Art History: Art in Different Cultures

Art and Crafts 50 hours

Introduction

Training activities «Art History: Art in Different Cultures» is an educational programme that explores the evolution and diversity of the artistic expressions in various cultures throughout history. During the course, as a participant, you will gain an understanding of the artistic movements, styles, techniques and creative expressions which have characterised various civilisations around the world.

This course focuses on providing you with a comprehensive understanding on how art has reflected the cultural identities, values and beliefs over time. In this module, you will study various artistic expressions, such as architecture, painting, sculpture, music, dance and other forms of expression.

Objectives

  • Understanding the the evolution of artistic expression throughout history in various cultures and regions of the world.

  • To analyse how the Art reflects values, beliefs and cultural contexts from different civilisations.

  • To familiarise the major artistic movements, styles and techniques used in different periods and places.

  • To foster an appreciation and respect for the artistic diversity globally, by promoting intercultural understanding.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. ANTHROPOLOGY, ART AND CULTURE
Introduction to Anthropology
Anthropology as a science
Definition of culture
Social and cultural anthropology
The anthropology of art

TEACHING UNIT 2. BASIC CONCEPTS IN ART
An Introduction to the Concept of Art
Work of art
Art throughout history
Painting
Ceramic art
Furniture in art
Sculpture in art

TEACHING UNIT 3. ART CULTURES I: EGYPTIAN ART
Egyptian culture
Clothing in Egypt
Art in Egypt: cultural expressions

TEACHING UNIT 4. ART CULTURES II: CLASSICAL ART IN GREECE AND ROME
Greek art
Roman Art

TEACHING UNIT 5. ART CULTURES III: ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC ART
Romanesque art
Gothic art

TEACHING UNIT 6. ART CULTURES IV: RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART
Renaissance art
Baroque art

TEACHING UNIT 7. ART CULTURES V: ROCOCO AND NEOCLASSICISM
Rococo art
Neoclassical art

TEACHING UNIT 8. ART CULTURES VI: ROMANTICISM AND REALISM
Romantic art
The Art of Realism

TEACHING UNIT 9. ART CULTURES VII: ARTISTIC AVANT-GARDE MOVEMENTS
The avant-garde movements of the 19th century
The avant-garde movements of the 20th century

TEACHING UNIT 10. ART CULTURES VIII: CONTEMPORARY ART
Contemporary art
General features
Avant-garde movements

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