| Course title | Iconography of Christian Themes |
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| Course code | DVU/B1A05 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Basic terms - iconography, iconology, attribute, personification, etc. 2. Iconographic manuals and working with them; basic literature 3. Literary sources: the Bible, Biblical Apocrypha 4. Literary sources: lives of saints, theological and patristic literature 5. The Old Testament in Christian iconography 6. The New Testament in Christian iconography 7. Christ 8. Marian representations 9. Passion scenes 10. Apostles and Evangelists 11. Iconography of saints I 12. Iconography of saints II 13. Christian personifications, allegories and emblems
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The series of lectures and seminars will present the basic themes and topics of sacred art from the early Christian era to the 21st century, within the framework of various art forms. It will introduce students to major literary sources as well as terminology, methodology, literature on Christian iconography and iconographic handbooks. When completing this course, students will be able to recognize the subjects of works of art of Christian iconography. They will also be familiar with the changes in iconographic themes and the ways in which they are represented in different temporal and geographical contexts and will be able to make basic iconographic interpretations of these works in a contemporary context.
Orientation in the sources, themes and transformations of Christian iconography, ability to analyse works of art iconographically |
| Prerequisites |
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Interest in the specific topics; basic orientation in general European history
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
A test to check the knowledge of lecture topics and of specialised literature. Continuous completion of assignments related to the topics discusssed. Attending at least 80% of classes. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Art History and Heritage Conservation (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |