History of art and archaeology degree
Art history studies plastic works produced (but also conceptual) throughout history: architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, installations, performances, decorative arts, ornaments and clothing. To understand the work from its conception to its use and reception, Art History analyzes it from various angles:
- technical aspects (materials, workshops, worksites)
- historical dimension (political, social and religious context)
- influences and transformations (continuities, ruptures, rebirths)
- uses and meanings (religious, poetic, philosophical, theoretical)
- reception of works (art criticism, museology, heritage)
Archaeology is a discipline that studies, in context, the remains produced by man and the traces of humanity's existence, in the hope of gaining a better understanding of the human past (from prehistory to the present day).
In Grenoble, an introduction to ancient and medieval archaeology is provided by two teachers from the department and an outside consultant (INRAP).
During the Bachelor's degree, students become familiar with the productions of the four major periods:
Antique art Greek, Roman, Early Christian
Medieval art From the 5th to the 15th century (High Middle Ages, Romanesque art, Gothic art)
Modern art from the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century
Contemporary art From the 19th century to the present day
This core curriculum is supplemented by complementary or optional courses in the discipline or in related disciplines.
Theoretical or practical training?
Art History and Archaeology are theoretical disciplines requiring a good command of the language, insofar as their aim is to produce a scientific discourse on works of art and material witnesses of the past. A background in the visual arts is not essential for success in the History of Art and Archaeology degree program, but it may be desirable for those wishing to gain a better understanding of materials, techniques and creative processes. A good command of modern and ancient foreign languages is also essential.
An introductory course is offered in L1 Art History and Archaeology (HAA)/History, with the main focus on Art History and Archaeology, and teaching in the complementary discipline of History. This pathway enables students who are hesitating between these two disciplines to "test-drive" them for a semester or a year. It also gives students the opportunity to reorient themselves in the second semester of the first year, or in the second year, towards the History degree.
History of art and archaeology / Classics and History of art and archaeology / Modern literature double bachelor's degrees
The History of Art and Archaeology/Literature (Modern or Classical) double degree is a top-quality course that enables motivated students with a good capacity for work to acquire and master the fundamentals of several disciplines.
This is a double curriculum organized jointly by the UFR ARSH and the UFR LLASIC (Language, Literature and Performing Arts, Information and Communication).
Arts and humanities
