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KUN1005E - Introductory Course in Norwegian Art History

Course content

The course surveys the chronological development, stylistic changes and theoretical foundation of Norwegian painting and sculpture from the early 1800's until World War II and Norwegian architecture from the Middle Ages to present day. Particular emphasis is placed on Edvard Munch and the sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Museum visits and in situ studies form the core of this course.

Learning outcomes

The course will familiarize the student with important movements and stylistic changes in Norwegian Art History from the early 1800s until the 1940s and the history of Norwegian architecture.
Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to be able to:

• Describe characteristcs of major artists and the stylistic development of Norwegian art history.
  

• Identify and discuss the major trends, movements and geographical centers the artists were exposed to, and how this influenced their work.

• Discuss the cultural context the artists were a part of and how this is reflected in their work.

• Analyse paintings, sculpture and other artistic works on the basis of iconography, form and technique.

• Describe and analyse Norwegian architecture from different historical periods.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

EXPHIL03 - Examen philosophicum or EXPHIL03E - Examen philosophicum - English option.

Teaching

A combination of two hour sessions and tree hour sessions, divided between museum visits and lectures, in all around 28 hours

All museum visits will be at the students’ own expense.

The students must a give oral presentation. The presentation is compulsory and must be approved before the student may take the exam. The assignment will be graded accepted/not accepted, and is valid in the term it is accepted as well as the next two terms the course is taught.

Exam information

4 hour exam.

All compulsory activity must be approved before you can take the exam.

Previous exams

Language of examination

The language of examination is English. You can apply to the administrators of the course to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.
For contact information, see bottom of this page.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

How to ask for explanation or appeal a grade

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

Emneevaluering høsten 2007

Emneevaluering høsten 2010

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