University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: tba

This module examines the development of Russian art from the appearance of 'romantic realism' in the 1820s, through that of 'critical realism' in the mid-nineteenth century to the introduction of symbolist values around 1900 and, thereafter, their transition into forms of primitivism. Special emphasis is laid on the relationship of the Academy with the exponents of the new trends, not least the Wanderers (Peredvizhniki) and World of Art (Mir Iskusstva) artists. Painting, graphic arts, sculpture and photography are the focus of enquiry. Accepted interpretations are scrutinised, with the various movements and individuals being studied in relation to social and political demands, patronage, aesthetic theories and the continuing tensions between 'native' traditions and 'western' ideas. Connections with literature and music are brought out. Significant artists include: Bryullov, Fedotov, Perov, Repin, Surikov, Vereshchagin, Polenova, Golubkina, Levitan, Kramskoy, Nesterov, Serov, Goncharova.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass AH2001 and pass AH2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and related contact time (x 11 weeks), 1 x 1-hour tutorial (x 11 weeks), 2 x office hour (x 12 weeks).

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J C Howard
Module teaching staff: Dr J Howard
Module coordinator email jch2@st-andrews.ac.uk