Course Catalogue

Michelangelo to Rodin: an introduction to European sculpture ADED12100

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course introduces students to the history of European sculpture from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th century. Ordered chronologically, every week covers one or more key artists, as well as the context in which their practice could flourish. Included are artists such as Donatello and Brancusi, as well as lesser-known figures such as Camille Claudel.

Timetable

Block 2

Thursdays

15.00-17.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

None

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Provide an introduction to key European sculptors from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th by analysing key examples of these artists' works.

■ Place European sculptors within the broader social and artistic context or their respective periods

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Identify historical, stylistic and cultural components of the artists and artworks covered, and the key debates surrounding them.

■ Analyse and interpret the major artworks covered in terms of their imagery, function, methods of production and stylistic and cultural components.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions