Universität Wien

080085 PS Case Study II/III: Liturgy: Spaces and Objects in Byzantium (2016S)

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 14.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 04.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 11.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 18.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 25.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 02.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 09.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 23.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 30.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 06.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 13.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 20.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
  • Monday 27.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Goals: More in-depth practice with academic skills based on case studies, instruction in methods of description, analysis and interpretation of works of art, intensification of discussion and reading skills.
Contents: The rhythm of the ecclesiastical year dominated everyday life in Byzantium, and the liturgy of the orthodox church had a decided influence on Byzantine art. The liturgy was connected with specific architectural forms and a codified system of decoration: over the course of time it developed into a perfect symbiosis of form and function.
This course will focus on art and representation in connection with liturgy and liturgical objects in sacred space.
Space and objects, their definitions, uses and symbols, their materials and techniques, forms and sizes, decoration and iconography, styles and compositions will be investigated with the help of visual and written historical sources and contemporary literature.

Methods: group work, reading and visualization, oral presentations, discussion, written paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

0. Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions:
Three unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the course.
The total grade for the course is composed of four parts:
I. Timely completion of exercises, active participation in class and discussions (20%)*
II. Individual research in libraries and databases to a specific topic and the completion of an expose (20%)**
III. 15 minute presentation including a handout with selected published works (20%)***
IV. Final written paper including two drawings, due by 15.7.2016 (40%)****

* The exercises should be completed according to the criteria given regarding form and content and they should be submitted by the specified date.
** The exposes to individual topics will be presented along with a 3-4 minute powerpoint presentation.
*** The presentations will take place in longer class meetings; presence at these meetings is mandatory.
**** The final written papers must be completed according to the citation rules of the Department of Art History.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading scale:
Procent / Grade
0 - 49,99% / 5
50 - 62,99% / 4
63 - 74,99% / 3
75 - 87,99% / 2
88 - 100% / 1

Examination topics

Reading list

A reading list will be made available on Moodle at the beginning of the course.

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