Italian Stage 4 Un viaggio nell'arte italiana Unit 2

When & Where

6 January 2025 - 24 March 2025 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
Evening, Monday
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Online

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Course Code W24HMSJ08B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This course, Paesaggisti a Napoli nell’Ottocento: Temi e Stili (Landscape Painters in 19th Century Naples: Themes and Styles), focuses on the artistic movement known as the Scuola di Posillipo, which emerged in Naples during the 19th century and changed landscape painting, themes, and styles. You will explore the distinctive style and thematic concerns of landscape painters associated with this school, examining their contributions to the depiction of the Neapolitan landscape. Through an analysis of paintings, you will gain insight into the artistic techniques, motifs, and cultural context of the Posillipo School.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the cultural and historical context of 19th-century Naples
Explore the themes and motifs prevalent in the landscape paintings of the Posillipo School
Analyse the artistic techniques and styles employed by Posillipo artists.

Cost

Full fee

£145

Concession fee

£110

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Class format and activities

These are remote lessons via video conference (with Microsoft Teams). You will get clear guidance and ongoing, regular, and informal feedback from your tutor, in a friendly and supportive environment. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course, you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are necessary; an upper intermediate knowledge of the Italian language is required to be able to follow the course in Italian only.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will do independent reading, research, and language activities before every lesson. Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.

What you need

You will need a device to access online video sessions and materials (handouts and links to various websites) supplied by your tutor in Microsoft Teams.