This lecture-only course is devoted to Italian art and architecture between 1300 and 1600. It traces the development of painting and sculpture through an investigation of specific themes, such as the altarpiece, the emergence of portraiture and the presentation of myth. Questions relating to patronage, technique, genres and styles figure prominently.

How to apply

You may register and pay by credit/laser card online at http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural 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 or €85 per term. A concession rate of €75 for the course or €45 per term 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: http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 for update or text ‘INFO’ to 087 2572015.

Duration

The course comprises of one lecture per week over two twelve-week terms commencing Monday, 23 September 2013 and recommencing Monday, 13 January 2014. There is a one week break in each term (4-8 November 2013 and 24-28 February 2014) when no lectures will take place.