The subject ‘Modern Iconography’ is one of the optional subjects of the Degree in History of Art for students in the 3rd and 4th year. It is taught in the first four-month period and forms part of the Theory of the Arts, Aesthetics and Iconography module. In order to take this subject, it is recommended that students have taken the subject ‘History of Renaissance Art’.

This optional subject offers students the study and analysis of the iconography of the arts in modern times, from four fronts: Christian iconography, mythology, allegory and emblematic culture. Given its practical nature, the lectures and practical sessions will be carried out jointly.

COMPETENCES OF THE THEORY AND ICONOGRAPHY OF THE ARTS MODULE:

CM01 Be able to develop a complex and coherent discourse from a methodological and content point of view, appropriate to the level of the degree.

CM02 Be able to classify and comment integrally in accordance with the methodological foundations of iconographic study of the different works of architecture, sculpture and painting.

CM03 Being able to carry out critical analysis of texts and other material documents that are considered basic sources, corresponding to different time periods and in different geographical frameworks.

CM04 Being able to assimilate complex concepts in order to construct the theoretical apparatus necessary for the understanding of the work of art in its complex and multiform integrity.

CM05 Be able to apply the fundamental disciplinary principles of Art Theory, History of Aesthetics and Iconography to the study and conservation of historical-artistic heritage or museology.



PECIFIC COMPETENCES OF THE SUBJECT:

CA1 Be able to identify, classify and assess the most representative iconographic types of modern art, their origin and evolution.

CA2 Be able to identify, critically handle and analyse the literary sources and visual models of the iconography of Christian art, mythology, allegory and emblematic culture.

CA3 Be able to contextualise the iconography of modern art within the political, social and religious framework of the 16th to 18th centuries.

CA4 Acquire an adequate level of written and oral expression and develop a coherent and reflective discourse that allows the completion of a work of initiation to research.



LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Identifies, classifies and assesses the most representative iconographic types of modern art, their origin and evolution.

Identifies, critically handles and analyses the literary sources of Christian art, mythology, allegory and emblematic culture.

Identifies, critically handles and analyses the visual models of Christian art, mythology, allegory and emblematic culture.

Contextualises the iconography of modern art in the political, social and religious framework of the 16th to 18th centuries.

Uses appropriately the precise artistic terminology in the development of texts and oral presentations.

Develops a coherent and reflective discourse on the iconography of modern art.

1. Precise terminology. Iconography and Iconology. Literary sources. Iconography in the Modern Period, continuities, changes and new themes



I. THE PROFANE IMAGE. ICONOGRAPHY OF CLASSICAL ART

2. The reinterpretation of classical myth. The creation of the cosmos. The great Olympian gods

3. Deeds and exploits of heroes and heroines.

4. Other mythological figures



II. THE RELIGIOUS IMAGE. ICONOGRAPHY OF CHRISTIAN ART

5. The religious image. Renaissance types and programmes. The renewal of the Council of Trent. The Old Testament. Genesis. Patriarchs, prophets, kings and strong women.

6. The New Testament. John the Baptist. Life of the Virgin and Infancy of Christ

7. The Passion of Christ

8. ‘Tota pulchra es’. The iconographic type of the Immaculate Conception.

9. Apostles, Evangelists and Fathers of the Church

10. Popular saints and saints

11. Founders of orders. New canonisations



III. THE ALLEGORY

12. Allegory in the Modern Period. Heavens, planets and months

13. The senses

14. Virtues and vices

15. Death and vanitas

16. The representation of power. The Christian prince



IV. EMBLEMATIC CULTURE

17. Hieroglyphs and enigmas

18. Imprese

19. Emblems

Teaching-learning activities



In this subject, different teaching methodologies are used. As it consists of 6 ECTS, the student will dedicate a total of 150 hours to the subject. In accordance with the regulations of the UPV/EHU degree, there are 60 face-to-face hours (theoretical lectures, classroom practice and field practice) and 90 non-face-to-face hours.



1. Lecture-theoretical sessions: Firstly, lectures on the contents of the subjects will be given, always accompanied by audiovisual materials. Students will be required to participate in occasional debates on specific topics and in the commentary on specific works of art. Students will have the e-gela tool as a support platform where they will be provided with graphic materials, plates, diagrams or web pages.



2. Practical sessions in the classroom: There will also be practical sessions in the classroom where some of the students' work will be exhibited, as well as seminars, workshops and tutorials.



3. Tutorials: Given the practical nature of this subject and the activities programmed, it is recommended that students make use of this teaching activity.



4. Non-face-to-face activities: Theoretical-practical presentations will be complemented with independent learning activities by the students. These activities will consist of individual work and directed readings. The student will have to make a commentary on an iconographic type agreed with the teachers. Preparation by the students of the objective written test.



In the event that a new health emergency situation prevents teaching and face-to-face tasks, the development of the same will be fully adapted to the online mode through email, eGela and the Microsoft 365 Teams platform.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 70
  • Individual works (%): 30

A written test will be carried out at the end of the teaching period in which the analysis of some iconographic types and the theoretical formulation of a topic will be requested. Specific competences: CA1, CA2 and CA3.

The following evaluation criteria will be taken into account:

- Identification, classification and assessment of the iconographic types of modern art, their origin and evolution.

- Correct assignment of a specific chronology of the iconographic types analysed.

- Correct use of literary sources and their adaptation to the iconographic types.

- Correct use of visual models and their appropriateness to the iconographic types.

- Appropriate written expression from a formal point of view, as well as in the use of the specific terminology worked on throughout the course.

- Appropriate construction of written discourse: coherence and adaptation of the internal development to the content, clarity and order in expression, orderly development of ideas.



During the course there will be evaluable theoretical-practical tests in which students will be asked to carry out practical and/or individual work. Specific competences: CA1, CA2, CA3 and CA4.

The following evaluation criteria will be taken into account:

- Active participation in field practicals, lectures, etc.

- Ability to organise and systematise the contents of individual work.

- Correct written expression from a formal point of view, as well as in the use of specialised terminology.



In order for the final assessment to average all the tools and grading percentages, it will be necessary to pass each of them independently.



Students will have the right to be assessed through the final assessment system, in which the student will be able to obtain 100% of the grade. To do so, students must submit a written waiver of continuous assessment to the lecturers responsible for the subject, for which they will have a period of 9 weeks from the beginning of the four-month period. The final assessment test will consist of the following activities: an objective written test combining a commentary on iconographic types, the development of a theoretical question, and other assessment activities related to the practices carried out in the course.



Application form to request the waiver of continuous assessment:

http://www.ehu.eus/documents/1690128/3694125/RenunciaEvaluacionContinua_20170911.pdf



More information about the evaluation can be found at:

https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia

The evaluation of the subjects in the extraordinary exams will be carried out exclusively through the final evaluation system in which students will be able to obtain 100% of the grade. The final assessment test of the extraordinary call will consist of the following activities: objective written test that combines a commentary on iconographic types and the development of a theoretical question, in addition to other evaluation activities related to the practices carried out in the subject. However, the positive results obtained by the students during the course in the practical activities may be retained.



More information on assessment can be found at:

https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia

HALL, J.: Diccionario de temas y símbolos artísticos. (1974). Madrid, Alianza, 2002.
MORALES Y MARIN, J. L.: Diccionario de iconología y simbología. Madrid, Taurus, 1984.
ESTEBAN LORENTE, J. F.: Tratado de Iconografía. Madrid, Istmo, 1990.
GONZÁLEZ DE ZÁRATE, J.M., Método Iconográfico., Vitoria, Ephialte, 1992.

Basic bibliography

HALL, J.: Diccionario de temas y símbolos artísticos. (1974). Madrid, Alianza, 2002.

MORALES Y MARIN, J. L.: Diccionario de iconología y simbología. Madrid, Taurus, 1984.

ESTEBAN LORENTE, J. F.: Tratado de Iconografía. Madrid, Istmo, 1990.

GONZÁLEZ DE ZÁRATE, J.M., Método Iconográfico., Vitoria, Ephialte, 1992.

In-depth bibliography

RELIGIOUS IMAGES

REAU, L.: Iconografía del arte cristiano. 7 vols. Madrid, Del Serbal, 1996-2001 (1955).
DUCHET-SUCHAUX, G. y PASTOUREAU, M.: La Biblia y los santos. Madrid, Alianza, 1996.
CARMONA MUELA, J.: Iconografía cristiana. Guía básica para estudiantes. Madrid, Istmo, 1998.
MALE, E.: El Barroco. Arte de la Contrarreforma. Madrid, Encuentro, 1985.
DE CAPOA, Ch.: Episodios y personajes del Antiguo Testamento. Colección los diccionarios de arte. Barcelona, Electa, 2003.
ZUFFI, S.: Episodios y personajes del Evangelio. Colección los diccionarios de arte. Madrid, Barcelona, 2003.
FERRANDO ROIG, J.: Iconografía de los Santos. Barcelona, Omega, 2000 (1950).
CARMONA MUELA, J.: Iconografía de los santos. Guía básica para estudiantes. Madrid, Istmo, 2004.
GIORGI, R.: Santos. Colección los diccionarios de arte. Barcelona, Electa, 2002.
GIORGI, R.: Ángeles y demonios. Colección los diccionarios de arte. Barcelona, Electa, 2004.
GIORGI, R.: Símbolos, protagonistas e historia de la Iglesia. Colección los diccionarios del arte. Barcelona, Electa, 2005

PROFANE IMAGES

GRIMAL, P.: Diccionario de mitología griega y romana. Barcelona, Paidos, 1986.
CARMONA MUELA, J.: Iconografía clásica. Guía básica para estudiantes. Madrid, Istmo, 2000.
AGHION, I.; LISSARRAGUE, F. y BARBILLON, C.: Guía iconográfica de los Héroes y Dioses de la Antigüedad. Madrid, Alianza, 1997.
GONZALEZ DE ZARATE, J.: Mitología e Historia del Arte. Vitoria, Ephialte, 1997.
GONZÁLEZ DE ZÁRATE, J.M., Los Hieroglyphica., Madrid 1991.
IMPELLUSO, L.: Héroes y Dioses de la antigüedad. Colección los diccionarios de arte. Barcelona, Electa, 2002.
GUARINO ORTEGA, R.: La mitología clásica en el arte. Murcia, Universidad de Murcia, 2000.
ELVIRA BARBA, Miguel Ángel: Arte y Mito. Manual de iconografía clásica. Madrid, Silex, 2008. 34 Euros
BATTISTINI, M.: Símbolos y alegorías. Colección los diccionarios de arte. , Electa Barcelona, 2003.
IMPELLUSO, Lucía: La naturaleza y sus símbolos. Colec

Journals

Cuadernos de Arte e Iconografía. Madrid (desde 1988).
Traza y Baza. Barcelona (desde 1972).
Lecturas de Historia del Arte. Ephialte (desde 1989).
Coloquios de Iconografía (varios años)
V Simposio bíblico español. Biblia en el arte y la literatura
Imago
Potestas
Cuadernos de Arte e Iconografía. Fundación Universitaria Española