Learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
understand the changing perceptions and definitions of art across history
understand the relationship between ‘art’ and visual culture
understand the global dimension of art and how it has changed over time
understand the significance of notions of ‘function’ and ‘autonomy’ for art history
understand the role of patronage, institutions and the wider historical context in shaping art.
OpenLearn - Art and visual culture: Medieval to modern

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