Art History

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  The bachelor programme in Art History offers students the opportunity of learning about Art History over a broad time span: History of Contemporary Art (20^th and 21^st centuries), History of Modern Art, History of Mediaeval Art (Western and Byzantine art) and Art History and Classical Archaeology. Students can explore the periods which interest them most in greater depth.

  Compulsory modules
  The compulsory modules consist of five courses. Each of these introductory modules corresponds to the history and scientific methods of the discipline and the four periods of Art History. Students thus obtain basic knowledge to help them understand and interpret works of art in relation to materiality, historical context and function.

  Specialisation in Art History
  The specialisation in Art History consists of five modules. The first three modules enable students to deepen their knowledge and methods of analysis within the framework of themes that are specific to the respective periods. Different methodologies and processes of interpretation are examined and applied according to the various issues addressed. Case studies are used to encourage a scientific approach to description, analysis and interpretation. The fourth module allows students to validate their knowledge through their bachelor thesis, and the final module allows students to supplement their studies by acquiring knowledge that is specific to other disciplines of their choice.

  Archaeology option
  The Archaeology option consists of five modules and offers a specialisation in archaeology covering a broad chronological period, from the beginnings of the Minoan civilisation (2700–1200 BC) to the end of the Roman Empire in the 5^th century AD. This option focuses on learning archaeological techniques and methods, including an introduction to archaeometry, as well as on developing knowledge of monuments, objects, and the material and artistic culture of classical antiquity (Greek and Roman) through an anthropological approach. This option combines the study of objects and images from an anthropological and sociological perspective with practical training through the study of objects in museums, the collaboration in the setting up of exhibitions and initiation/participation in archaeological excavations. Choosing this option allows students to write a bachelor thesis dedicated to Antiquity.

  Learning outcomes and career openings
  This course aims to raise awareness of the critical use of diverse sources, interpretations, methods and theories, as well as to teach students basic knowledge on the major stylistic trends, the classification of works of art and the theories relating to them from Antiquity to the present day. The formal and content methods of analysis, as well as a scientific approach to works of art, are one of the main pillars of the programme. The in-depth knowledge acquired in this bachelor programme can be further developed in master level studies. This knowledge also prepares students to pursue careers in museums, the art market, culture, publishing, historic monument conservation, archaeological services, etc

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Minor study programmes to be chosen