This course aims to provide an insight into medieval artistic production through the lens of those who rediscovered its value, fueling the phenomenon of collecting and exhibitions (and consequently leading to the establishment of museums dedicated in part or entirely to the art of the Middle Ages), and of those who have attempted to recreate its forms (through recoveries, evocations, inventions) in modern and contemporary times. Therefore, the lessons will focus on the reception and various interpretations of Medieval art and architecture from the late 18th century to today. Topics such as the conservation, transformation, destruction, and oblivion of works and monuments from the 4th to the 14th century, the value and functions attributed to them, and other positive and negative factors surrounding the phenomenon of reception during the medieval revival will be considered.

The lessons will consider the various ways in which the long duration of art and architecture from the Middle Ages (from the Medieval period to the present) has manifested itself, such as the rediscovery of authors, works, and monuments, the evocation of symbols, the valorization of the sacred, and the search for color that overcomes the prejudice of darkness. In particular, the following themes will be analyzed:

• Losses and survivals

• Construction of the Middle Ages

• Revivals

• The Middle Ages represented

• The Middle Ages collected, exhibited, falsified

The lessons will take place in the first quarter of the first semester, starting from September 24, according to the following schedule:

• Tuesday 4 pm - 7 pm
• Wednesday 4 pm - 7 pm
• Thursday 9 am - 11 am

The topics covered in the lessons will be addressed in the following order:

No prerequisites.

Qualifications that signify completion of the second cycle are awarded to students who:

- have demonstrated knowledge and capacity for comprehension of texts and of certain specific themes typically associated with the first cycle and allow the application of original ideas, often in the context of study and research (knowledge and understanding);
- can be able to apply their knowledge and understanding and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments, found in broader (or interdisciplinary) contexts connected to their field of study and research (applying knowledge and understanding);
- have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, as well as formulate independent judgment based on limited or incomplete information (making judgments)
- can communicate in a clear, unambiguous manner their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underlying those conclusions, to others whether their interlocutors are specialists in the field or not. (communication skills);
- have to develop their ability to learn in a way that will allow them to continue their studies autonomously (learning skills)

To be more specific, on successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

- critically discuss works of art and architecture from the middle ages at the level of professional art historians, using appropriate descriptive and analytical terminology, in written assignments, oral presentations and discussions

- identify and describe the materials and technical processes used in the production of a wide range of works of art and architecture from the middle ages

- critically assess the theoretical frameworks, discourses and methods that underpin Medieval Art History as a discipline and apply them to individual research

- critically assess the historiography of medieval works of art and architecture

- identify and critically discuss a wide range of technologies relevant to art historical research and professional practice in the field of the middle ages

- conceive, plan, manage and complete intellectually independent research projects in the area of history of medieval art and architecture, selecting and analyzing appropriate source materials and methods.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

In addition to the lectures given by the professor, a seminar is planned. Specifically, attending students, divided into groups, will be asked to independently explore the web for open-source resources useful for understanding a neo-medieval monument or work of art in Rome. They will then critically present its characteristics in class with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting in particular the relationship between the subject of their research and any reference models.

Teaching

In-class lessons.

Innovative teaching methods

Debate; Flipped classroom.

A couple of lessons will be conducted in the "debate" and "flipped classroom" formats: attending students will be asked to read some pages from Fulvio Cervini's text, La prospettiva di Brunelleschi. Quaranta buone ragioni per studiare l'arte medievale, Poggio a Caiano (PO), CB Edizioni, 2016 (available on the Moodle platform), and critically present the chosen topic in class, among the forty available.

Attendance

To be considered attending students, students must attend at least two-thirds of the lessons. Arriving late or leaving class early is considered as absent.

The instructor will be the one to regularly update the attendance list.

As an essential prerequisite, a basic knowledge of medieval art history is required (on which an exam should have been taken during the bachelor's degree or as part of the VPP).

Course books

The study of the essays available on the Moodle platform, which are present in the volume, is required:

- Arti e storia nel Medioevo, a cura di Enrico Castelnuovo e Giuseppe Sergi, vol. IV, Il Medioevo al passato e al presente, Torino, Giulio Einaudi editore, 2004

Assessment

At the end of the lessons, students will have the opportunity to take the exam immediately (mid-term test) aimed at verifying "knowledge and comprehension skills," conducted in class in written form. This test will cover the topics discussed during the course "History and Fortune of Medieval Art and Architecture," which correspond to the PowerPoint presentations and essays uploaded on the Blended platform.

Alternatively, students can take the exam on the official exam dates; in this case, it will be an oral interview focusing on the topics of the "History and Fortune of Medieval Art and Architecture" and "History of Art and Digital Technologies" courses.

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

• Written test (mid-term test) or oral interview = 100%

The objectives will be verified through:

• a test (called mid-term test) conducted immediately after the end of the lessons and optional, consisting of a written paper composed of three open-ended questions

or, alternatively,

• an oral interview to be taken on one of the official exam dates

For both tests, the evaluation criteria are as follows:

• Relevance and effectiveness of the answers in relation to the program content;
• Level of articulation of the response;
• Adequacy of the disciplinary language used.

Each criterion is evaluated based on a four-level scale (insufficient 4, sufficient 6, good 8, excellent) with equal weight assigned to each criterion. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Individual study.

Course books

The study of the essays available on the Moodle platform, which are present in the volume, is required:

- Arti e storia nel Medioevo, a cura di Enrico Castelnuovo e Giuseppe Sergi, vol. IV, Il Medioevo al passato e al presente, Torino, Giulio Einaudi editore, 2004

Assessment

At the end of the lessons, students can take the exam immediately (mid-term test) aimed at verifying "knowledge and comprehension skills," conducted in class in written form. This test will cover the topics discussed during the course "History and Fortune of Medieval Art and Architecture," which correspond to the PowerPoint presentations and essays uploaded on the Blended platform.

Alternatively, students can take the exam on the official exam dates; in this case, it will be an oral interview focusing on the topics of the "History and Fortune of Medieval Art and Architecture" and "History of Art and Digital Technologies" courses.

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

• Written test (mid-term test) or oral interview = 100%

The objectives will be verified through:

• a test (called mid-term test) conducted immediately after the end of the lessons and optional, consisting of a written paper composed of three open-ended questions

or, alternatively,

• an oral interview to be taken on one of the official exam dates

For both of them, the evaluation criteria are as follows:

• Relevance and effectiveness of the answers in relation to the program content;
• Level of articulation of the response;
• Adequacy of the disciplinary language used.

Each criterion is evaluated based on a four-level scale (insufficient 4, sufficient 6, good 8, excellent) with equal weight assigned to each criterion. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.