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School of Art and Design · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
How do we approach the writing of Art History? Methodologies of Art History introduces students to the history of our discipline; the ideas and theories that are essential knowledge for those wishing to pursue studies in Art History at a higher level. We will explore various approaches and examine in depth the methodological strategies adopted by Art Historians. These include iconographic, semiotic, formalist and materialist methodologies; critical theory, queer theory, feminist and post-colonial critiques; along with the historiography of the discipline focussing on the role of biography, the philosophy of aesthetics, and art criticism.
Research questionnaire (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Catalogue entry (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Wattle forum participation (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Scripted presentation (2000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Research essay (4000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 3
260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 52 hours of contact over 12 weeks, comprising lectures, seminars, a gallery study day and a project workshop; and b) 208 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
D’Alleva, Anne 2010, How to Write Art History, Laurence King, London, pp. 144-169 Minor, Vernon Hyde 2000, Art History’s History, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, New York, pp. 29-84 Preziosi, Donald (ed.) 2009, The Art of Art History: A Critical Anthology, Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 13-44 Preliminary Reading Further readings posted on Wattle.