Biblical iconography WT-DTK-IB
1. The Bible about the art. Art in Old and New Testament.
2. Prohibition of making of images and attempts of breaking him (iconoclasm; apology of picture).
3. Esthetics in Old and New Testament.
4. Art of early Christianity - iconography
5. Iconography of the Old Testament (choice of elements).
a. iconography of Genesis;
b. David and Salomon;
c. history of Israel and his heroes;
d. sages and prophets.
6. Iconography of the New Testament (choice of elements).
a. Christmas;
b. public activity of Jesus;
c. miracles and signs Jesus;
d. wonders and signs of Jesus;
e. The Resurrection;
7. Evangelists and their symbols. The symbolism and symbols in the Bible.
8. “Biblia pauperum”
9. Pictures of God. Iconography of the Holy Trinity.
10. After Easter pictures of Jesus; problem of Turin shroud and “mandylion”.
11. Pictures of Mary (Our Lady).
12. Pictures of angels.
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Learning outcomes
Students learn a broad spectrum of references to the Bible in old and contemporary art (i.e. themes, characters, events etc.); the influence of the inspired text on artistic work; understand the form and content of a religious work.
Assessment criteria
Methods of estimation: 1/ Dissertation: Historical, artistic and theological description of religious art works which were chosen 2/ Test 3/ Frequency in lthe ectures
Bibliography
- P. J. Achtemeier, The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, 1996
- H. de Borchgrave, A Journey into Christian Art, Oxford 1999
- J. B. Knipping, Iconography of the Counter Reformation in the Netherlands. Heaven on earth, t. II, Nieuwkoop-Leiden 1974.
- J. J. Pilch, The Cultural Dictionary of the Bible, Minnesota 1999
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