The course examines aspects of 19th-century art and architecture in Europe after Romanticism, and will concentrate on the emergence of modernism in the painting of the Impressionists and their circle. Themes to receive special attention will include the representation of everyday life, realism and naturalism, and the changing roles of academic art.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the major developments in 19th century French art, particularly in relationship to the emergence of Modernism.
2. Connect major social and political developments with artistic movements from Realism through to Post-Impressionism.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the market forces surrounding the ‘painters of modern life' and how they negotiated a conservative art world.
4. Research and access information on French 19th century art and organise your research into compelling and intelligent arguments.
5. Speak with confidence about 19th century French art.
Indicative Assessment
Oral presentation and paper - 1000 words (25%) (LO 2, 3, 4, 5)
Research essay – 3500 words (45%) (LO 1, 2, 4)
End of semester visual test (20%) (LO 1, 2, 3)
Tutorial participation (10%) (LO 1, 2, 4, 5)
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Workload
On campus but with many tutorials held off campus but within Canberra
Contact hours include 3 hours per week in lectures and tutorials.
Students are expected to complete an average of 7 hours per week outside these contact hours.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1542 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3618 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3618 |
| 2008 | $3618 |
| 2007 | $3618 |
| 2006 | $3618 |
| 2005 | $3618 |
| 2004 | $3618 |
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