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Lecturer(s)
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Špička Jiří, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Methodological notes about iconography; 2. Romanic and gothic architecture: peculiarities and differences; 3. The mediaeval sculpture: Giovanni and Nicola Pisano; 4. The mediaeval painting: Cimabue e Giotto; 5. The Renaissance: main ideas and the great masters; 6. Caravaggio and the Baroque period; 7. Specific dictionary, Italian language training with particular attention to oral and written production
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work Activities
- Homework for Teaching
- 10 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to give an overview of the most important periods of Italian art history (Medieval art, Renaissance and Baroque) while developing Italian language skills in context. We will focus on an iconographical study, giving the bases to recognize the different styles and decode the messages of the artistic works.
- Knowledge of the most important moments of Italian art history - Ability to use the iconographic method - Specific lexicon of art
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Prerequisites
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Italian language competence B1.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Attendance at the seminar and active participation to the activities.
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Recommended literature
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De Vecchi. (1991). Arte nel tempo.
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Magnatti, Di Dio. (2014). Caravaggio.
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Pfeiffer. (2010). La Sistina svelata.
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Van Straten. (2009). Introduzione all?iconografia.
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