19th-Century Art I

Code:

FLUP0169

Acronym:

AR19-1

Instance: 2007/2008 - 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	2	Official Study Plan - LFIL	4	2,5	5	-
		Plano oficial 2003 - 1º ao 3º ano	3	2,5	5	-
HA	38	Official Study Plan - LHA	4	2,5	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

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.

Mandatory literature

AA. VV. ; Époque Contemporaine XIX.ème - XX.ème Siècles. , Flammarion, 1995
AA. VV.; Neoclassicism and Romanticism, Könemann, 2000
ARGAN, Giulio Carlo; Arte Moderna. Do Iluminismo aos Movimentos Contemporâneos, Schwarcz, 1998
CALVO SERRALER, Francisco (org.); Fuentes y Documentos para la Historia del Arte - Ilustración y Romanticismo, Gustavi Gili, 1982
FRANÇA, José-Augusto; História da Arte Ocidental 1780-1980, Livros Horizonte, 1987
FREIXA, Mireia (org.); Fuentes y Documentos para la Historia del Arte - Las Vanguardias del Siglo XIX, Gustavo Gili, 1982
NOVOTNY, F. ; Pintura y Escultura en Europa 1780-1880, Cátedra, 1986
REYNOLDS, Donald M.; El Siglo XIX (Introducción a la Historia del Arte - Universidad de Cambridge), Gustavi Gili, 1990
SYPHER, Wyllie; Do Rococó ao Cubismo, Perspectiva, 1980

Teaching methods and learning activities

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

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	56,00
	Total:	-	0,00

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.