Course detail

History of Art I

FA-DV1Acad. year: 2017/2018

Visual art history from prehistoric times to present, illustrated by examples of particular sites.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Theory (UT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Art historical overview with an emphasis on European tradition.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of art and art history.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written art historical test and presentation on selected artist (min. 50 slides). The results are classified by a single mark reflecting the evaluation of both the test and the presentation.

Course curriculum

1. Origins of art
2. Ancient Mediterranean
3. Medieval Europe
4. Renaissance and Baroque
5. XIXth century
6. Modern metropolis
7. Contemporary design and art in public space

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Extension students´ knowledge of architecture with art historical knowledge.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GOMBRICH, Ernst Hans, Příběh umění, Praha: Odeon 1992. (CS)

Recommended reading

CHADRABA, Rudolf et al., Dějiny českého výtvarného umění I-VI, Praha: Academia 1984-2007. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 4. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. PhDr. Martin Horáček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Prehistoric murals kantaberského Franco-style sculpture and painting of ancient Egypt
Art of Ancient Mesopotamia, Aegean art in Crete and Mycenae
Greek sculpture from ancient times to předarchaické end of the first classical period
Ancient Greek sculpture second classical period and Hellenism, Ancient Greek Painting
Etruscan art, sculpture and painting of ancient Rome
Early Christian and Byzantine art
medieval Art
Romanesque Art in Bohemia and Moravia
Czech Gothic sculpture
Czech Gothic painting
Renaissance art in Italy
Art at the court of Rudolf II.
Baroque Art