Detailed Information
Art and the Modern World: This course examines the developments that take place in French art from the mid-nineteenth century until the turn of the twentieth century. This is one of the most exciting periods in the history of art, when long-established traditions are challenged, when art practice is affected by social and political considerations. At a time when France is the focus of artistic innovation, the module will concentrate on developments there, with lectures on, for example, the defiant realism of Gustave Courbet and Edouard Manet's paintings of modern Paris, in addition to the world of the Impressionist painters, and the individualism of Post-Impressionist artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. In addition to examining artists and art movements, other considerations will include the significance of display in the context of temporary exhibitions, Great Exhibitions and museums; the influence of new art forms such as photography and non Western art; the impact of urban expansion and industrialisation. This course will involve a field trip to Dublin CIty Gallery, The Hugh Lane.
Lectures: Tuesdays and Fridays 13:00 - 14:00, beginning 22 January, 2019
Tutorials: There are no tutorials for this module.
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7May - Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Ms Carla Briggs