Schools of Art History

The aim of the course is to explore what defines and characterizes a school of Art History.

Within the broader field of Art History, several different schools are active. Among the most famous ones are the Vienna School and the Warburg Institute. Other are less known or formalized, such as the school of French Semiotics or the tradition of writing catalogue raisonné. The aim of the course is to explore what defines and characterizes a school of Art History: How is it established and developed? Is there a certain ideology or politics to it? What kind of study objects are preferred? Does it exercise a particular style of writing? Students will be able to focus on a certain school that interests them and through presentations and seminars there will be made room for comparisons, discussions and general conclusions.



Teaching Format

Instruction is given in the form of seminars and lectures. Attendance is mandatory. 


Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of oral presentations, written assignments, and reviews of other students’ project work.

Examiner

Fall term 2025

Anna Bortolozzi, professor
Jessica Sjöholm Skrubbe, professor

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.


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Course Administrator Art History

Edvin Bergenfalk

expedition.ike@su.se
08163535

Study Councellor Art History

Richard Carlsén

studievagledning.ike@su.se
08164680

Phone hoursModay – Friday 09:00 – 15:00

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