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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- critically examine art historical methodologies;
- apply art historical methodologies to their own research and writing;
- understand the discipline of art history as it developed from classical antiquity to the present; and
- speak with confidence about the methodologies of art history and defend particular view points.
Indicative Assessment
- Research questionnaire (1500 words) (15) [LO 1,2]
- Catalogue entry (1000 words) (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Wattle forum participation (500 words) (15) [LO 1,2]
- Scripted presentation (3000 words) (30) [LO 1,2,4]
- Research essay (4000 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 52 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 3 days in week 1 (12 hours), 2 days in week 2 (8 hours), 3 days in week 7 (12 hours), 2 days in week 8 (8 hours)
study day at the Drill Hall Gallery in week 10 (7 hours), project workshop in week 12 (5 hours); and
b) 208 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
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 available on Wattle.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $7260 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $11160 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2814 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | View |
