History of the Creative Arts 1

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Subject guarantor:

Petra HAVLÍČKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Petra HAVLÍČKOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course should provide knowledge regarding the development of the fine arts and with this reinforce the mutual understanding of the relationship of fine arts and dance in the European arts tradition.

Mode of study:

Lecture

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

In the first semester the presentation focuses on the historical phases of the development of the fine arts from pre-historic creative human activity with an emphasis on the forms and an understanding of the fine arts in antiquity, particularly in ancient Rome and Greece, and continues chronologically through the middle-ages (Romance and Gothic) to the Renaissance and Mannerism. The presentation is supplemented by videos and slides focused on the works of selected artists. European Fine Arts is presented in relation to the development of fine art in Bohemia. Important artists and architectural monuments are presented.

Recommended or required reading:

Pijoan, J.: Dějiny umění, 1-10, Praha.

Gombrich, E. H.: Příběh umění, Praha.

Hall, J.: Slovník námětů a symbolů ve výtvarném umění, Praha.

Periodika: Ateliér, Umělec

Material from the Bienále v Venice, Documenta in Kassel

Study material is supplemented according to topics discussed.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on activity in lectures.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Operatic Directing (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Dance Theory (Bc) (next compulsory subject)