2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF2094 Art, Power and Portraiture
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Kerry Bristol
Email: k.a.c.bristol@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
At least 20 credits of level 1 ARTF modulesThis module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module addresses the large format painted portrait that developed in 16th century Europe, featured in court art of the 17th Century and evolved into the grand manner tradition of the commercial world of 18th century England. Portraiture raises fundamental questions about status, identity, gender and the body. The social functions of such imagery, its patronage, patterns of allegiance, making, viewing and viewing conditions will be located within relevant historical contexts. The technical methods, visual devices and rhetorical conventions of a range of works by such artists as Hans Holbein the Younger, Titian, Velazquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Gainsborough will be analysed, as will the problematic aspects of likeness, physical appearance, individual presence and beauty. Different portrait types, such as the ruler, the group, the equestrian and the family will be studied and there will be a consideration of how allegory and narrative transform these portrait types into much larger statements about position within society.Assessment: 1 x 1 hour exam (50%) and 1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay (50%).Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have acquired:- an informed and critical understanding of a significant number of key images and texts in the study of the art and history of the Early Modern Period in Europe.
- an integrated knowledge of a variety of perspectives, methodologies and approaches to the subjects and objects of portraiture.
- skills in the preparation and presentation of relevant primary and secondary source material and be able to construct and put forward relevant oral debate and written argument.
Skills outcomes
- Verbal and written fluency in constructing a logical and coherent argument
- Use of audio visual aids
- Participation in group discussions
- Co-ordination and dissemination of a range of historical, contextual visual information
- Using bibliographies and databases.
Syllabus
This module will address the large format painted portrait that developed North and South of the Alps in the 16th Century, featured in court art of the 17th Century and evolved into the grand manner tradition of the commercial world of late 18th century England. As representation, portraiture raises fundamental questions to do with issues of status, identity, gender and the body.
The social functions of such imagery, its patronage, patterns of allegiance, making, viewing and viewing conditions will be located within relevant historical contexts. The technical methods, visual devices and rhetorical conventions of a range of specific objects by such major artists as Titian, Velazquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Gainsborough will be analysed, as will the problematic aspects of likeness, physical appearance, individual presence and beauty.
Different portrait types, such as the ruler, the group, the equestrian and the family will be studied and there will be a consideration of how allegory and narrative come to transform these portrait types into much larger statements about position within society.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 180.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
180 hours - essay/presentation/class preparation and further reading.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance at seminars/lectures- Registers taken
- Presentation (non-assessed)
- Participation in class discussions.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/03/2018
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