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Module 2 in
Art History – A Thousand Stories
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Cluster
Mixed Lecture/Discussion
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Low intensity
In this particilar module of the series Art History - A Thousand Stories , we will study and discuss Dutch Golden Age of painting. We will talk about the different art genres that emerged such as still life, landscapes and genre painting. We'll also pay special attention to Rembrandt Van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer.
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
| Outline | 8-Session Structure |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Session 1: Introduction to Dutch Golden Age: Context and Art genres |
| Session 2: A look at still life | |
| Week 2 | Session 3: Rembrandt Van Rijn – Part 1 |
| Session 4: Rembrandt Van Rijn – Part 2 | |
| Week 3 | Session 5: Genre paintings: Adriaen van Ostade, Jan Steen, Pieter de Hooch |
| Session 6: Johannes Vermeer – Part 1 | |
| Week 4 | Session 7: Johannes Vermeer – Part 2 |
| Session 8: A look at landscapes: Hendrick Avercamp, Aert van der Neer, Paulus Potter |
Required Texts
Suggested text: The Pocket Universal Principles of Art: 100 Key Concepts for Understanding, Analyzing, and Practicing Art by John A Parks (please note that this is completely optional)
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