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Museology in Florence (AHIS90011)

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This subject is taught on location in the major European art centre Florence, Italy, using the social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the art centre as a case study of historical and contemporary culture. It will investigate Florence's most important museums and private collections, in order to understand their place in the origin and development of the museum as an institutional type from the Renaissance to today Students will study the display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy, commodity theory and cultural tourism.

A quota of 20 students applies to this subject. Please see 'Eligibility and Requirements' for further information on how to apply for this subject.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Evaluate key issues in artistic and critical practice in a specific art centre
  • Analyse specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context
  • Investigate methods involved in the collecting, arrangement and display of art and cultural artefacts in a range of museums, private collections and art institutions
  • Conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following genric skills:

  • Be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays
  • Be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations
  • Be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion
  • Be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision
  • Be able to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions

Last updated: 13 February 2026