Art, Architecture and Visual culture in Sweden

The course is an introduction to art, architecture and visual culture in Sweden from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Carl Larsson, 1901, Nationalmuseum.

Carl Larsson, 1901. Nationalmuseum.

The objects of study are discussed and analysed in relation to the historical and social contexts in which they were produced and used. Through selected case studies and on-site seminars, students are given opportunities for close studies of individual works or environments, as well as of art museums and other exhibition spaces.



Teaching Format

Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars and study visits. Participation in seminars and study visits is mandatory. The language of instruction is English. 


Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of a take-home examination and oral presentations. 

Examiner

Autumn Semester 2026
Sophie Dentzer Niklasson, senior lecturer
Oscar Svanelid Medina, senior lecturer

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.







Course Administrator

Nicole Bood
expedition.ike@su.se

Study Councellor

Richard Carlsén
studievagledning.ike@su.se

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