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Antiquity and Innovation in
Early Medieval Art
The reign of King, later Emperor, Charlemagne
(768-814)
marked a fourishing of the visual arts
that had not been seen since the fall of the
Roman Empire. Often styled the ‘Carolingian
Renaissance’, the artistic culture of the period
was characterised by a politically-motivated
evocation of the classical past, fused with
elements of existing art styles and innovation in
areas such as monastic planning and the
commission of new types of fine metalwork and
illuminated manuscript. This course aims to
introduce students to key works of art and
architecture in Western Europe during the
period c.600-c.900. It will examine the
development of distinctive artistic traditions
leading up to the reign of Charlemagne
(
including that of Ireland and its cultural sphere),
the forging of the unique characteristics of
Carolingian art during the King/Emperor’s
supremacy, and its legacy both within the
Carolingian Empire and beyond.
Lecturer
Professor Rachel Moss
How to apply
You may register and pay by credit/laser card
online at
after 6 August 2013 or you can
download an application form and send it with a
cheque/draft/postal money order made payable
to Trinity College no. 1 account to: Patricia
Stapleton, Extramural Administrator, School of
Histories and Humanities, room 3141, Arts
Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Applications may be made in person after
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, in room 3141, Arts
Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 between
2.30
p.m. and 4.30 p.m. or by appointment
(
phone 01 896 8589).
Fee
€150 for the course. A concession rate of €75 is
available to second and third level students and
people whose primary source of income is social
welfare, health board or a government-
sponsored employment scheme.
Time and place
This is a day-time course. Time and venue
to be confirmed, please check our website:
after 6 August 2013 for update
or text ‘INFO’ to 087 2572015.
Duration
The course comprises of two lectures per week
over one twelve-week term commencing
Monday, 23 September 2013. There is a one
week break (4-8 November 2013) when no
lectures will take place.
Making and Meaning in Irish Art
This course is designed as an introduction to
Irish visual culture dating from pre-history to the
end of the twentieth century. Lectures will
include the identification of key works from Irish
art and architecture, addressing fine, applied
and popular art forms. Throughout the course,
Irish visual culture will be discussed within its
artistic, social and cultural contexts and will be
cognisant of its place within a broader European
perspective.
Lecturers
Academic staff from the Department of History
of Art
How to apply
You may register and pay by credit/laser card
online at
after 6 August 2013 or you can
download an application form and send it with a
cheque/draft/postal money order made payable
