Research Methodologies in Art History

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

This curricular unit follows a seminar model. The learning process will be both theoretical and practical, with the presentation of contents and problems by the responsible professors being complemented by the active participation of students, who will be asked to perform exercices according to the specific requirements of their projects.

Learning Outcomes

1. Acquirement of advanced research skills in History of Art, with the aknowledgement of its main theoretical and methodological framework.

2. Development of an autonomous approach to the research process.

3. Increment of a critical attitude towards the bibliography related to the thematic universe of the student's specific subject.

4. Understanding and awareness of the broad universe of art, from the development of student's specific projects.

5. Development of the necessary skills to conceive and implement a relevant research project in the scientific field of History of Art, acording to quality standards and academic integrity.

6. Ability to communicate with an academic audience and general society about their specific scientific areas.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Epistemology and methodology in History of Art.

2. The diversity of sources in History of Art: challenges and responses.

3. Historiographical production: research, selection, and critical analysis.

4. Operative tools and skills in the creation of a thesis.

5. Fields and strategies of science communication.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria de Lurdes dos Anjos Craveiro

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 25.0%
Project: 75.0%

Bibliography

BELTING, Hans, Antropologia da imagem: para uma ciência da imagem, Lisboa, KKYM-EAUM, 2014.

CRAVEIRO, Maria de Lurdes, "Arte, História da Arte e Historiografia Artística", Artes, Revista de História das Ideias, vol. 32, Coimbra, FLUC, 2011, pp. 219-234.

DIDI-HUBERMAN, Georges, Confronting Images: Questioning the Ends of a Certain History of Art, Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005.

FERNIE, Eric, Art History and its methods. A critical anthology, London, Phaidon Press Limited, 1995.

GADAMER, Hans-Georg, Elogio da Teoria, Lisboa, Ed. 70, 2001.

A Handbook for Senior Thesis Writers in History. Department of History, Harvard University, 2010-2011.

HUYS, Viviane, VERNANT, Denis, Histoire de l'Art. Théories, Méthodes et Outils, Armand Colin, 2014.

NEWENDORP, Nicole, A Guide to Writing a Senior Thesis in Social Studies, Harvard College, 2011.

PACHT, Ötto, BRITT, David, The Practice of Art History: Reflections on Method, London, Harvey Miller Publishers, 1999.