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History of European Art & Architecture

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Course outline

This course deals with the development of art and architecture in Europe, focusing on objects that
are accessible in the region of Stuttgart. It will provide students with an introduction to the development
of art and architecture in the western world from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period.
The course will focus on the characteristics of the different periods and styles. Examples will range
from Romanesque churches to modern architecture of the 1920s as well as from early Medieval
sculpture and painting to paintings, graphics and sculptures of the first part of the 20th century. Part
of the class are regular trips to collections, museums, art galleries, monasteries and cathedrals.
 

Topics
  • Characteristics and development of Medieval art during the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
    Medieval churches, monasteries, and towns that can be investigated in cities around Stuttgart
    (for ex. Maulbronn, Esslingen, Ulm). Medieval paintings and sculptures in the local art
    museums. Philosophical implications and cultural movements during the Middle Ages.
  • Baroque artwork in the context of its political and cultural context. Field trips to the former
    monasteries of Wiblingen and Elchingen.
  • Neoclassical sculpture and painting in its relationship to classical architecture: Paintings and
    graphical artwork at the local museums, numerous buildings in and around the city.
  • Modern art: Paintings and sculptures of the 20th century at the Stuttgart Staatsgalerie. Historical
    and political movements in Europe and their reflections in modern artworks. Developments
    in modern architecture can be studied in particular at the Weissenhof Estate whose
    architects have profoundly been influencing architecture all around the world until today.      

Methods
  • lectures
  • field trips and museum visits  
     
Schedule

8 hours per week
 

Exam

Written exam (2 hours)

ECTS Credits: 4,0

The grading is based on two constituent parts: (1) oral participation in class and during the excursions, and (2) a written exam which consists of: multiple-choice questions, characterizations, comparisons, and little essays.