This course focuses on "Portraits of Women: The Female Figure in Italian Painting", exploring the representation of women in Italian painting from the medieval period through the contemporary era. Beginning with the sacred and symbolic depictions of the Virgin Mary and female saints in medieval art, the course then traces the evolution of the female figure through the Renaissance, Baroque, and modern periods, analysing masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, Giovanni Boldini, and Amedeo Modigliani. Through this chronological journey, students will investigate the roles of women as muses, saints, and symbols of beauty, as well as their representation in Italian art, offering a comprehensive view of gender, identity, and artistic innovation over time. Students will enhance their language skills through reading, writing, and speaking activities focused on the topics, expanding their vocabulary and fluency in Italian.
Italian Stage 4 Un viaggio nell’arte italiana Unit 3
When & Where
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27 April 2026 - 29 June 2026 ( 12 hours, 8 weeks )
- Evening, Monday
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View course timetable
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Online
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Gabriella Di Folco
- Course Code W25HMSJ09C
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Improve your Italian through language activities and participation in class discussions
- Analyse the evolution of female representation in Italian art from the Middle Age to the contemporary period
- Explore how changing cultural, social, and political contexts influenced artistic portrayals of women
Cost
Class format and activities
These are remote lessons via video conference (with Microsoft Teams). You will get clear guidance and ongoing, regular and informal feedback from your tutor, in a friendly and supportive environment. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course, you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are necessary; a upper intermediate knowledge of the Italian language is required to be able to follow the course in Italian only.
What you need to know before you enrol
You will do independent reading, research and language activities before every lesson. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required.
What you need
You will do independent reading, research, and language activities before every lesson. Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
