Learning outcome

• Students will become acquainted with the development of the institution of art, and they will acquire insight into the history of pictorial art and architecture from 1750 and the present
• Students will acquire knowledge concerning the principal epochs and trends within the various art forms
• The course will provide students with knowledge concerning the changing concept of art, and relations between art and society
• Emphasis will be given to analysing the form and content of works of art considered in a cultural and social context.

Course Description

The course provides an introduction to European and Norwegian history og art and architecture from 1750 to the present, and includes the following topics:

• The emergence of art as an institution
• Principal epochs and trends in pictorial art, handicrafts and architecture, including a brief consideration of folk art, music and literature
• The role of art and the artist in society
• Principal theories regarding the analysis of pictorial art
• Policies regarding Norwegian art and artists

Assessment Methods

Obligatory home assignment which counts for 30 % of the final grade. 5-hour written final examination which counts for 70 % of the final grade. Graded marks. Students must receive passing grades in the obligatory coursework and both parts of the assessment in order to achieve passing grade for the course.

lettered grades, A (highest passing grade) - F (fail)

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean