This module examines art production, patronage and performance in the formative period of Britain’s artistic history, covering the period from 1558 to c....

Art and Visual Culture in Early Modern England (HART0088)

This module examines art production, patronage and performance in the formative period of Britain’s artistic history, covering the period from 1558 to c. 1650. Topics will include: the importance of the visual arts in the ‘cult’ of monarchy, in particular Elizabeth I; ephemeral spectacles such as masques, progresses and courtly entertainments; the representation of power and authority; the representation of women; the representation of dress and fashion; the influence of continental practice on English art and architecture; printed and medallic imagery; studio training and workshop practice; the effects of the Civil War on established patronage systems and art collecting and the beginnings of an art market.

Ancient Greek|Ancient Languages and Cultures|Classics|Hebrew and Jewish Studies|Latin

Teaching Delivery: This module is taught in 10 weekly lectures. 

Content: This module is structured in two complementary parts. The first half examines...

Greeks and Jews: Antiquity and the Modern World (CLAS0165)

Teaching Delivery: This module is taught in 10 weekly lectures. 

Content: This module is structured in two complementary parts. The first half examines the encounter of Greeks and Jews (or Hellenism and Judaism) in Antiquity, in the context of the Maccabaean revolt, the Jewish Diaspora, key figures such as Philo, Josephus, and Paul, early Christianity, and rabbinic Judaism. The second half term examines how prespectives on this encounter contributed to the development of modern European culture in areas including philosophy, theology, literature, psychoanalysis, and politics; how it shaped concepts such as Enlightenment, secularism, and reason; and the effect it had on the modern scholarship of Classics, Jewish Studies, and the ancient world.

Skills: By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues covered in their readings, making reasoned and coherent arguments that contrast different views, and connecting them out to contemporary events and debates.

• Analyse and interrogate a range of sources, displaying a confidence in interpreting questions of authorship, context, and motivation.

• Confidently communicate their thoughts, ideas, and conclusions, both orally and in writing, considering the importance of audience, presentation, and purpose in deciding appropriate structure and delivery.

 