The main objective of the course is to provide an introduction to different artistic techniques through the acquisition of a method of observation and analysis. During the course, the student will become accustomed with general theoretical skills through the analysis of specific works of art. The students are expected to acquire: - knowledge of the main treatises of art tecniques - ability to recognize and describe the material and the technique of the different works of art - ability to critically observe works of art as an inseparable synthesis of thought and material - knowledge of the specific language to describe works of art
Course Prerequisites
The course needs basic art history knowledge. Students who have not yet taken an Art History exam can still attend the course, but are required to communicate this to the teacher
Teaching Methods
The course is taught in a blended format. Half of the lessons will be available online asynchronously, while the other half will be taught in presence. Detailed information will be available on the KIRO course page. Students who are authorized to benefit from inclusive/innovative teaching must contact the teacher to arrange specific meetings dedicated to them.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam based on the program developed in class, on the bibliography recomended in class and on the analysis of images seen in class. Evaluation of contents, analysis and observation skills, expository ability and knowledge of specific terminology.
Texts
Lecture notes. Reference bibliography: -A. Conti, Manuale di restauro, Einaudi, Torino 1996 (chapter IV Documentazione; chap. VII, L’affresco; chap. VIII, Tecniche) -Arti e Storia nel Medioevo. Del costruire. Tecniche, artisti, artigiani, committenti, a cura di E. Castelnuovo e G. Sergi, Einaudi, Torino 2003 (an essay from the student choice) -B.S. Tosatti, Trattati medievali di tecniche artistiche, Jaca Book, Milano 2007 (only the part considered during lessons).
Monographic section:
-G. Romano-C. Salsi (a cura di), Maestri della scultura in legno nel Ducato degli Sforza, catalogo della mostra, Milano Castello Sforzesco, 21 ottobre 2005-29 gennaio 2006, Milano, Silvana editoriale 2005 -C. Spanio, Giovanni Giuseppe Piccini scultore, Bergamo, Bolis 2011
The textbooks indicated in the reading list under the title Monographic section are just for reference. Further information will be given during the course and pubblished in Kiro. Supplementary bibliography for non-attending students: -C. Spanio, L'oreficeria altomedievale. Oreficeria "arte divina", in La storia dell'arte. L'altomedioevo, Electa, Milano 2006, pp. 395-450; -M. Collareta, Arredi, suppellettili, decorazioni mobili, in Arti e Storia nel Medioevo. Del costruire. Tecniche, artisti, artigiani, committenti, a cura di E. Castelnuovo e G. Sergi, Einaudi, Torino 2003, pp. 303-328 -M. Collareta, Oreficeria, in Arti e Storia nel Medioevo. Del costruire. Tecniche, artisti, artigiani, committenti, a cura di E. Castelnuovo e G. Sergi, Torino 2003, pp. 549 – 560 -F. Tasso, ad vocem Smalto, in C. Piglione-F. Tasso, Arti minori, prolusioni di L. Castefranchi Vegas e C. Piglione, Jaca Book, Milano 2000, pp. 312-328. -M. Collareta, La grande croce di Gian Francesco Dalle Croci. Arte rinascimentale e committenza francescana, Padova, Centro Studi Antoniani, 2002 -C. Piglione, La bottega de Predis e l’ostensorio Pallavicino. Arti preziose a Milano alla fine del Quattrocento, in “Dialoghi di Storia dell’Arte”, n. 7, 1998, pp. 16-29 -C. Spanio, L’attività di Giovanni Giuseppe Piccini, in Giovanni Giuseppe Piccini scultore, Bolis, Bergamo 2011, pp. 21-40.
Contents
The course includes a general introduction to the most important treatises regarding artistic techniques. Some techniques will be considered through the analysis of single works. A final part will be dedicated to wooden sculpture in Lombardy from the Fifteenth century to the early Eighteenth century considering some of the main artists. Lectures supported by presentations. Visits for the direct observation of the works of art will be organised.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The images of the works of art analyzed during the course and the papers not otherwise available will be uploaded on KIRO.
