Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Artistic creation is the product of an intellectual and emotional experience, but it is also the result of a confrontation with the material, implying the mastery of a sometimes complex know-how. Therefore, technical and material aspects are an integral part of artworks: they determine their appearance, style and meaning. While allowing a deeper and more intimate understanding of the works, technological examination also plays an important role in their expertise. It provides criteria for dating and attribution. It allows us to ensure the effective conservation of works of art, to detect alterations, to establish a diagnosis of their condition and to direct restorations if necessary.
In this course, the following areas will be covered: drawing, painting, prints, sculpture, glassmaking, stained glass, silver-work and tapestry. With regard to each area, information about materials, tools, the practice of technical operations and the manner in which these determine the appearance of a work of art will be considered.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To give a theoretical insight into classical artistic techniques; to understand the restrictions that they place upon the creative act, the possibilities that they open and the effects that they produce. This knowledge is required to study the history and aesthetics of works of art, as they allow for the style to be more precisely characterised, and to approach problems relating to their conservation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General requirements for studies in History of Art and Archaeology (visual memoy for example) and for studies in Philosophy and Letters (for foreign students: sufficient knowledge of the French language). Practical training in the techniques studied is not necessary but it would be an advantage.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face and interactive teaching.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Full course notes and bibliography are available on the myULiège portal.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Further information:
The examination will combine theoretical questions (understanding of technical procedures, terminology) with a technical examination of works of art and objects related to the techniques studied in the course.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Contact: by appointment on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12pm (Prof. Dominique ALLART: D.Allart@uliege.be)
Student instructor: Julien Muraille (Julien.Muraille@student.uliege.be)