Program Overview
The History of Art and Architecture program at Trinity College Dublin delves into the study of art and architecture, exploring their visual, historical, and cultural significance. Students develop critical analysis, communication, and research skills through coursework, examinations, and a capstone project. The program offers specialization options in various areas, preparing graduates for careers in academia, museums, galleries, and other art-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
History of Art and Architecture is the study of images, objects, and buildings. It explores why works of art look the way they do and seeks to discover what they say about the societies that created them. It develops skills in visual analysis, critical assessment, and communication.
Outline:
First and Second Years
- Introduction to various aspects of art and architecture
- Critical analysis of artworks and structures
- Iconography
- Technical methods used by artists and architects
- Individual works of art
- Scholarship and interpretation of art and architecture
- Cultural intersections in art history
- Arts of Japan
- Irish art
Third and Fourth Years
- Specialization in areas of interest
- Antiquity and Innovation in Early Medieval Art
- Painting and Sculpture in the Italian Renaissance
- Architecture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
- The Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer
- Art in France 1850-1900
- Global post-modern and contemporary art
- Special subject topics
- Art and Architecture in Late Medieval Ireland
- Architecture beyond the Canon
- Early Modern Portraiture
- Gender, Art and Identity
- Painting in Ireland and Britain c1800-1900
- Art, Design and Nature 1930's to the present
Assessment:
- Coursework
- Examinations
Careers:
- Lecturers
- Curators
- Editors
- Writers
- Universities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Publishing houses
- Art salesrooms
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Journalism
Other:
- Study abroad opportunities
- Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University Dual B.A. Programme
Trinity College Dublin
Overview:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, known for its vibrant community of staff, students, and alumni. It is considered one of the world's great universities, located in the heart of Dublin, a city renowned for its rich history and culture.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university boasts a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among its members. Students can expect a stimulating environment where ideas are exchanged and explored.
