Universität Wien

080059 UE Course: The Production and Interpretation of Byzantine Artworks (2023W)

Practical Considerations before Originals

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Anmeldefrist für MA Studium Modul 9: 08.09..2023 10:00 Uhr bis 15.09.2023 10:00 Uhr

Anmeldefrist FÜR ALLE ANDEREN (BA PM11 und MA M10, Erasmus): 18.09.2023 10 Uhr bis 25.09.2023 10 Uhr.

Im Curriculum ist die Teilnahme an einer UE nur für MA M9 verpflichtend vorgesehen. Daher gibt es für diese Studierenden die vorgezogene Anmeldefrist. Alle Anmeldeversuche im ersten Zeitraum, die nicht für M9 sind, werden storniert! Anmeldungen für BA PM11 und MA M10 dürfen erst im zweiten Zeitraum erfolgen!
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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 02.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 09.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 16.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 23.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 30.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 06.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 13.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 20.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 27.11. 14:15 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Monday 04.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum 2 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-20
  • Monday 04.12. 15:45 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Monday 11.12. 14:15 - 17:30 Ort in u:find Details

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will focus on an important though often neglected aspect for the interpretation of artworks - the processes of their production. We will not pay so much attention to the patrons and donors, as is usually the case, but rather to the artists or craftsmen themselves and the materials and techniques they used to create these works.
The course will begin with theoretical discussions on the understanding of the terms "artist" and "artwork" in the early Christian and Byzantine periods, as well as on the methods that art historians and archaeologists use today to interpret such objects. The second part will cover a detailed discussion of typical Byzantine materials and techniques, which will lay the basis for the third part - viewing and interpreting original artworks. This will take us out of the classroom and into various Viennese museums and churches that house early Christian and Byzantine artworks or have "neo-Byzantine" decoration.
The exact programme will be discussed with the students in the first session on 02.10. and set according to the group’s interests.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Discussion of the required reading
- Two presentations (including handouts)
- Active participation in discussions

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements:
- Compulsory attendance. In case of absence due to illness or an exceptional family situation, written proof must be submitted.
- For positive completion of the course, all assignments and tasks must be submitted in a timely fashion.

Assessment criteria:
- Active participation in discussions 15%
- Discussion of the required reading 25 %
- Two presentations 60 %

Examination topics

Reading list

Required reading: Josef Engemann, Deutung und Bedeutung frühchristlicher Bildwerke (Darmstadt 1997).

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