Program Overview

Introduction to European Art II

Overview

This lecture-only module offers a survey of Western painting and sculpture from around 1520. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks and considers matters such as the iconography of major religious and mythological subjects, issues of style, the functions of works of art and architecture, as well as the range of technical methods employed by artists.

Artworks are considered in the context of influential factors such as historical period, geographic location, and the prevailing social, political and religious environments.

This course is delivered by a panel of experienced Trinity academics, including Dr. Philip McEvansoneya, Dr. Peter Cherry, Dr. Christine Casey, Dr. Yvonne Scott, and Dr. Rachel Moss.

Date, Time and Place

This lecture-only module comprises of two lectures per week over one term commencing in January 2025.

Course Fees

• €170 full rate
• €90 concession rate

The concession rate is available to all those retired, over 65s, and those on a government pension / payment plan and the unwaged, including second- and third-level students.

Program Details

• The module provides a survey of Western painting and sculpture from around 1520.
• It introduces critical analysis of artworks, considering iconography, style, functions, and technical methods.
• Artworks are analyzed within their historical, geographic, social, political, and religious contexts.
• The course is delivered by experienced academics from Trinity College.
• The concession rate is available for retired individuals, those over 65, and unwaged students.

Additional Information

• The module is part of the History of Art program.
• It is a lecture-only module, comprising two lectures per week over one term.
• The course commences in January 2025.
• Fees include a full rate and a concession rate for eligible students.