19th-Century Art I

Code:

FLUP0169

Acronym:

AR19-1

Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	History of Art

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FIL	3	Official Study Plan - LFIL	3	2,5	5	-
			4
		Plano oficial 2003 - 1º ao 3º ano	3	2,5	5	-
HA	29	Official Study Plan - LHA	4	2,5	5	-

Objectives

This subject focuses on Western Sculpture, Painting and other Visual Arts, from Neoclassicism to Symbolism. Its aim is to carry out an in-depth approach to visual culture, according to each theoretical and historical framework: technological, economic, political, philosophical and literary dimensions.

Program

Introduction to the programme
1. Scope. Chronology. Periodization.
2. General synthesis.
3. Methodological discussion.
4. Bibliographical guidelines.

I Neoclassicism
1. Archaeology. Illuminism. Revolution.
2. Sources. Training and research centres. Internationalism and the national situation
3. Painting.
4. Sculpture.
5. Decorative arts.

II The Romantic period
1. Origins of the movement. Mentality and sensibility
2. Academism and rebellion.
3. Schools and figures. Themes and genres
4. Painting.
5. Graphic illustration.
6. Sculpture.

III Realism, Naturalism, Impressionism
1. Matter and Ideology: Realism.
1.1 Painting.
1.2 Sculpture.
2. Sciences and Philosophy: Naturalism.
2.1 Painting. Barbizon and his influence.
2.2 Sculpture.
3. Triumph of the “modern life”: Impressionism.
3.1 Precursors.
3.2 The impact of photography.
3.3 Exhibitions. Individual careers.
3.4 Neo-impressionism.

IV Fin de siècle and the beginning of Modernity
1. Painting.
1.1 Post-Impressionism.
1.2 Symbolism.
2. Sculpture.

Main Bibliography

ARGAN, Giulio Carlo, Arte Moderna. Do Iluminismo aos movimentos contemporâneos, São Paulo, Editora Schwarcz, 1998.
CACHIN, Françoise (direc.), L’ Arte du XIX éme Siècle 1850-1905, Paris, Citadelles, 1990.
CALVO SERRALLER, Francisco (org.), Ilustración y Romanticismo, Barcelona, Gustavo Gili, 1982.
FRANÇA, José-Augusto, História da Arte Ocidental 1780-1980, Lisboa, Livros Horizonte, 1987.
FREIXA, Mireia (org.), Las vanguardias del siglo XIX, Barcelona, Gustavo Gili, 1982.
NOVOTNY, F., Pintura y Escultura en Europa 1780-1880, Madrid, Cátedra, 1986.
REYNOLDS, Donald Martin, El siglo XIX (Introducción a la Historia del Arte – Universidade de Ambridge), 3. ª ed., Barcelon, Gustavo Gili, 1990.
SYPHER, Wyllie, D Rococó ao Cubismo, São Paulo, Prespectiva, 1980.
VARIOS, Époque Contemporaine XIX éme – XIX éme Siècles, Paris, Flammarion, 1995.
VARIOS, Neoclassicism and Romanticism, Flammarion, Köln, Könemann, 2000.
VAUGHAN, William, L’ Arte du XIX éme Siècle 1780-1850, Paris, Citadelles, 1989

Complementary Bibliography

Specific bibliography for each topic wil be recommended in the course of the semester.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes, combining lectures, analysis of texts and images, student participation and clarifying doubts.

Software

No specific software required.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Since continuous evaluation will not be used in this subject, there are no minimum requirements as to attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Based only on the mark obtained in the final exam; each question counts for 10 marks (on a scale from zero to twenty)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations.

Classification improvement

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese.