* To understand and to master the sources and methods of analysis for the study of Portuguese art of 15th and 16th centuries; * To develop critical thinking about the problems inherent in the study of Portuguese Art (chronological field indicated)
* The ability to understand the scientific field of history, with special focus in the area of Art History of Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance in Portugal; * The ability to critically analyze and synthesize content taught and simultaneously new ideas and perspectives about subjects; *The development of the ability to make research with the aim of producing skilled and original scientific knowledge in the field of history, with special focus in the area of Art History of Late Middle Ages and Renaissance in Portugal.
The assessment of doctoral students is continuous, resulting from the weighting of all the elements of participation in seminar (forum level and written papers presented on the topics taught).