Decorative Arts II

Code:

FLUP0291

Acronym:

ARD2

Instance: 2006/2007 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
HA	52	Official Study Plan - LHA	1	2,5	5	-
			2
			3

Objectives

Presentation of relevant case studies, mostly of Europe, but also from Japan, India and Africa.
Chronological period: 12th to 20th century.
A number of raw materials and techniques will be analysed.

Program

History of the Decorative Arts
1. Introduction
2. Medieval European enamels (France, 12th-13th centuries)
3. European Illustration (Germany, 15th century)
4. European Renaissance ceramic (Spain, Italy, Germany)
5. Chinese porcelain (16th century)
6. European Renaissance Jewellery
7. European tapestry (Flanders, 17th century)
8. Namban art (Japan, 16th-17th centuries)
9. Garments(France, 18th century)
10. Jewellery (Portugal and France, 18th century)
11. European porcelain (Saxony, 18th century)
12. Art Nouveau jewellery (France, 19th-20th centuries).

Main Bibliography

Bibliography will be provided during classes

Teaching methods and learning activities

Included in the didactics of History, the study of the artistic object requires specific methods, combining lectures with the study of objects and documents.

Software

No specific software required.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations in force.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam grade.

Examinations or Special Assignments

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations in force.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations in force.

Classification improvement

In accordance with the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese.