Università Roma Tre

The teaching is part of the overall aim of the course of study, which is to train highly qualified personnel thanks to a solid preparation with a specialised slant.
The course aims to investigate the history of drawing and engraving - in its different techniques, forms and typologies - combining direct experience of the works with a critical reading of the sources and emphasising the close connection between technique, style and function.
On completion of the course the student will be familiar with the fundamental moments in the history of the graphic arts in Europe and should be able to place the works of art analysed in class in their proper historical-critical context and in their reciprocal interactions. To this end, methodological and bibliographical support will be provided in order to proceed independently to a careful study of the works, recognising their chronology, technique, provenance and style.

Students will acquire the necessary skills and methodologies to get to know the drawing and engraving activity developed in a mainly Italian context in its European connections from the 15th century to the present day.
The object of study will be the techniques and the peculiarities̀ of style of the artists belonging to the various geographical contexts and their influences and the diffusion of models, as well aś the fortune and the main events of collecting that concern this specific field.

At the end of the lessons the student will be able to:
- be able to recognise and describe the main graphic and chalcographic techniques, types and functions of ancient drawings using scientific terminology.
- contextualise the meanings and use of drawing in the design of works of art, in workshops and in the relationship between artists and patrons