Art and Architecture in Venice (ARTT2116)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Prelim meetings + intensive
Prerequisite
ARTT2102, ARTT1106
Restricted
Quota restricted to 20 enrolments. Selective application with first preference given to 3rd year students; further selection then based on academic results in art history courses. The course may be cancelled if there are fewer than 15 enrolments. Applicants, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Assessment methods
participation, written work, presentation
Course enquiries
Doctor Andrea Bubenik (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
This course explores the art and architecture of Venice. The primary instruction takes place on site in Venice. Within the settings of the city's churches, palaces, squares and museums, students will study art and architecture of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Particular attention is paid to works of art in their original locations, as well as political, religious and social contexts for art and architecture. Key artists include the Bellini family, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto and Palladio. There will be 2 preliminary meetings during semester 1, and 3 weeks of on site lectures in Venice, Italy, Monday-Friday (intensive) in June/July.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 17/08/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (26/06/2023 - 19/08/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2019 (24/06/2019 - 17/08/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2017 (26/06/2017 - 19/08/2017) | St Lucia | Off-Shore | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2016 (27/06/2016 - 20/08/2016) | St Lucia | Off-Shore | Course Profile |
