Scottish 19th century painting ADED1091E

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

During the nineteenth century painting flourished in Scotland and its artists made a significant contribution to British artistic developments. This course traces the development of Scottish painting during this period and introduces students to the discipline of art history. Focusing on some of the major artists of the period, such as Raeburn, Nasmyth, Wilkie, Paton, Orchardson, McTaggart and the Glasgow Boys, the course highlights the principal characteristics and innovations of their art and the context in which it was created. The development of Scottish painting within the wider framework of European art will also be explored.

Timetable

Block 1

Tuesday, 10.00-12.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Essay, approx 2000 words, from a choice of titles (70% of final mark).

Visual test (30% of final mark).

Alternative assessment can be arranged for students whose disabilities would prevent them from performing satisfactorily in a visual test.

Course Aims

The aims of the course are to:

■ Provide an introduction to the discipline of art history through the study of Scottish painting in the 19th century

■ Introduce the principal characteristics and innovations of Scottish 19th century painting and the context in which art was created

■ Introduce and analyse the work of major Scottish masters of the period

■ Place the development of Scottish painting within the wider context of European art

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Demonstrate a broad knowledge and critical appreciation of the development of Scottish Painting in the nineteenth century, its context and its relation to European art

■ Distinguish the work of the principal Scottish masters working in each genre

■ Apply personal study skills and basic study skills in art-historical research methods

■ Demonstrate the ability to pursue investigation of a painting or a theme using library and art gallery resources

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.