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Unit Overview

Description

More than just still lifes of commodities or portraits of wealthy burghers, Dutch paintings from the 1600s reveal deeper stories of how the Dutch Republic built an empire through colonialism, slave trading, and the exploitation of indigenous resources. This unit examines the myth of the Dutch “golden age” and addresses histories of slavery and racism in Dutch art. It studies Dutch global trade and explorations and how the encounter with ‘the other' had a lasting impact on local cultures. The unit also has a strong curatorial component and discusses recent efforts of galleries and museums to deploy their spaces and their collections - which are often enmeshed with colonialism and exploitation - to present more complete narratives of and perspectives on colonialism and slavery and its legacies. This unit is characterised by a hands-on approach, with numerous on and off-campus visits to public and private collections.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 option in the History of Art; Art History and Curatorial Studies major sequences
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) locate the art of the Dutch Golden Age in the broader historical, cultural and political-economic context of globalisation; (2) employ key theoretical approaches and sound research skills in regard to art of the Dutch 17th century and internationalising trends; (3) engage with debates about the history of globalisation mediated by the art of the Dutch 17th century; (4) apply their knowledge to analyse artistic representations in Dutch paintings, connecting them to broader historical narratives of colonialism, slavery, and exploitation.; and (5) evaluate curatorial strategies used by galleries and museums to present more complete narratives and perspectives on colonialism and slavery, considering the complexities of their collections..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assignment; (2) final project; and (3) oral assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Arvi Wattel
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
any one level 2 6 points Unit(s) MJD-HYART History of Art
Successful completion of
level 2 6 points Unit(s) MEMS2001 Classical Traditions and Transformations in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Successful completion of
level 2 6 points Unit(s) HIST2345 Renaissance, Reformation, Revolt: Europe 1450–1650
Successful completion of
level 2 6 points Unit(s) ARCY2100 Heritage Futures
Successful completion of
level 2 6 points Unit(s) INDG2600 Indigenous Representation
Incompatibility
Successful completion of
level 3 6 points Unit(s) HART3361 The Dutch Golden Age and the Art of Exploration
Contact hours
Lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials: 1 hour per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.

Face to face

Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.

Online flexible

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online timetabled

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online Restricted

Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.

NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.

External

No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.

Off-campus

Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.

Multi-mode

Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.