Browse Hierarchy HART4006: Art in Oxford

This module uses selected collections in Oxford to introduce skills which are central to the practice of art history. Themes to be considered include the training and status of artists; the conditions under which they worked; the functions and uses of art; the market for art; the materials and techniques used; and the aesthetic theories affecting the reception of works of art in different periods and locations. The analysis of original art works will be emphasized, and basic training in research using information retrieval resources and in essay presentation will be given.