Research subject Early modern art
The early modern period stretches from the mid 15th century to around 1800 and covers the art historical styles of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassicism.
The ideas and artistic forms of antiquity are lasting influences on the art of the time, which also bears traces of early globalization and colonialism. During the period, the modern role of the artist is established, art academies are founded around Europe and the first art history texts are written. New materials and artistic techniques are developed in drawing, graphics and painting as well as in architecture. At the beginning of the period, ecclesiastical art dominates, towards the end, profane art becomes more significant.
Related research subject
Art History
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Costanza Beltrami
Senior lecturer
Anna Bortolozzi
Senior lecturer, associate professor
Jessica Fröberg
PhD student
Peter Gillgren
Professor
Christopher Landstedt
Senior lecturer
Sabrina Norlander Eliasson
Professor
Sonya Petersson
Senior lecturer, associate professor, research officer
Mårten Snickare
Professor
Clara Strömberg
PhD student
Karin Tetteris
PhD student
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Courses and programmes
We offer two master's programmes, with admission every second year.
The International Master’s Programme in Art History gives you a deepened empirical and theoretical knowledge in art history. Particular focus is placed on developing skills that enables you to navigate the international art historical field, within the academy, museums, or related professional areas.
The International Master's Programme in Art History: Technical Art History and the Art Museum, gives you in-depth empirical and theoretical knowledge in the field of Art History with a focus on Technical Art History, the history of the art museum and its professional practice, as well as History of Collections and Archive Studies.
We also offer separete courses at Bachelor's and Master's level. Course offerings are different each semester.
Doctoral studies
The postgraduate studies at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics consists of four years of fulltime studies with employment: The writing of a doctoral thesis (180 ECTS credits) and PhD courses (60 ECTS credits).
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