Teorica Disegno: The Graphic Arts in Italy in the Fifteenth Century (P00272)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-P00272

This course deals with the theory of drawing ('disegno') as written down in various texts of the time, and with its practice as demonstrated in surviving examples whether preparatory, including the under-drawings ('sinopia') for frescoes or finished pieces done for patrons or collectors. Some of the teaching will take place in the Print Room of the National Gallery of Scotland, where there is a small, but representative, collection from the period.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History of Art, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Semester 1 or 2, Th at times to be arranged

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes reflect the scope and presentation of the course. The basic aim is to encourage students to go back to primary sources, particularly the text written at the time, in order to see 'drawing' in the historical context. A similar aim is intended in using the Print Room, so that students experience works first hand, rather than entirely through reproductions and so develop a feel for quality and techniques, which are very important aspects of the subject.

Assessment Information

Principal means of assessment is a 4,000 word essay. In addition each candidate's performance will be monitored through the presentation of seminar material.