Introduction to the Language of the Arts is a basic subject in the first year of the degree that is taken in the first four-month period. Its aim is to offer a formal approach to art, and it must be taken by students of History, Geography and Art History. The aim of the subject is to identify and analyse the characteristics of sculpture, painting and architecture. The practical part will be of great importance in the organisation of the programme.

Competences:

- (G001, CM03) Formally analyse and comment on works of diverse artistic languages (especially architecture, sculpture and painting of universal art) with their specific terminology in order to acquire the basic language of each of these arts.

- (G002, CM01, CM03) Analyse and comment iconographically on works of painting and sculpture of universal art with their specific language in order to identify basically religious and secular themes in the History of Art.

- (G002, CM01, CM03) Be able to understand the processes and artistic manifestations through works of art as relevant documents of social and cultural history along with other testimonies.

- (G006, CM01) Develop an adequate oral and written expression incorporating the particular elements of the discipline of Art History into the discourse.

- (G001, CM01, CM03) Demonstrate a knowledge of the technical artistic vocabulary and skill in its use through commentaries on any artistic work of architecture, sculpture and painting.

- (G001, G004, CM01, CM003) Be able to relate and apply the specific knowledge of the degree to other areas and related disciplines.



Learning outcomes:

- (RA1) The student makes commentaries on any work of painting, sculpture and architecture with the use of the specific terminology of each artistic discipline.

- (RA2) The student recognises some of the most significant iconographic elements in the history of art and places them in their context.

- (RA3) The student understands and interprets artistic processes and works of art as a relevant document of social and cultural history.

- (RA4) The student expresses him/herself correctly with a technical vocabulary of the different artistic disciplines when commenting on works of architecture, sculpture and painting.

- (RA5) Relates the learning outcomes of this subject with those of other areas and disciplines of the different degrees studied.

1. Introduction

1.1. The work of art

1.2. The Languages of Form and Art

1.3. Iconography and the itinerary of forms



2. Two-dimensional art: Painting

2.1. Conceptual precisions

2.2. Line

2.3. Colour

2.4. Light

2.5. Modelling

2.6. Perspective. Spatial representation

2.7. Composition



3. Three-dimensional art: Sculpture

3.1. Conceptual precisions

3.2. The architectural framework

3.3. The contemplation of sculpture

3.4. Volume

3.5. Relief and perspective

3.6. Proportion

3.7. Textures

3.8. Light

3.9. Colour

3.10. Composition

3.11. Movement



4. The spatial domain: Architecture

4.1. Conceptual precisions

4.2. Formal elements. Architectural lexicon

4.3. Spatial conception. Floor plans

4.4. Space and volume

4.5. Plastic values of architecture



5. Iconography

5.1. Conceptual precisions

5.2. Christian iconography

5.3. Classical iconography

Teaching-learning activities:

A dual methodology will be used:

A. Lecture: the lecturer will present the theoretical contents of the subject (students will be able to ask questions and raise doubts). The lecturers will explain the basic contents of the subject, such as the development of group work, the methodological guidelines for in-class and out-of-class practices and the group and individual work of the students.

B. Practical: practical sessions carried out in the classroom and field practices.

Both teachers and students will participate; the analysis of different works of art will be carried out:

- Face-to-face (students and teaching staff both in the classroom and in the library):

- Formal comments on works of architecture.

- Formal comments on sculptural works.

- Formal comments on works of painting.

- Iconographic commentaries.

- Semi-attendance (students will carry out the proposed work in front of the teacher and independently without being in front of the teacher).

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

Competence: (T)G006 (E)G002 (T)CMO1 (T)CM03 (E)CA01 (E)CA02 (E)CA03.

Assessment instrument: Objective test.

Percentage of the final mark: 70 %.

Evaluation criteria:

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

- Adequate formal analysis of works of architecture, sculpture and painting in accordance with the specific language of each of these arts.

- Accurate identification and iconographic commentary of images of sculpture and painting.



Competences to be assessed: (T)G006 (E)G002 (T)CMO1 (T)CM03 (E)CA01 (E)CA02 (E)CA03.

Assessment instrument: Individual work for the practical sessions.

Percentage of the mark: 30%.

Evaluation criteria:

- Ability to organise and systematise the work correctly, looking for the proposed images.

- Correct application of the schemes proposed and rehearsed in class for works of architecture, sculpture and painting.

- Correct application of the iconographic commentary scheme.

- Correct application of the knowledge of the subject to the works chosen and commented on.



In order to pass the course, it will be necessary to pass the theoretical and practical parts independently.



Students will have the right to be assessed through the final assessment system, regardless of whether or not they have participated in the continuous assessment system. To do so, students must submit a written waiver of continuous assessment to the lecturer responsible for the subject, for which they will have a period of 9 weeks from the beginning of the term.

Specific information on the regulations:

https://www.euskadi.eus/y22-bopv/es/bopv2/datos/2017/03/1701311a.pdf

The evaluation of the subjects in the extraordinary calls 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 a written objective test, in addition to other assessment activities related to the practices carried out in the subject. However, the positive results obtained by the student during the course may be retained.

More information on assessment can be found at:

https://www.euskadi.eus/y22-bopv/es/bopv2/datos/2017/03/1701311a.pdf

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Basic bibliography

BONET CORREA, A.: Las claves del urbanismo. Barcelona: Planeta, 1995.

BORRAS, G.; et al.: Introducción General al Arte. Madrid: Istmo, 1979.

CARR-GOMM, S.: Historia del Arte: El Lenguaje secreto de los símbolos. Barcelona: Blume, 2009.

CHING, F. D. K.: Arkitektura-hiztegi irudiduna. Bilbao: EHUko Argitalpen Zerbitzua, 2009.

FATAS, G.; BORRAS, G.: Diccionario de términos de arte y elementos de arqueología y numismática. Madrid: Alianza, 1987.

HALL, J.: Diccionario de temas y símbolos artísticos. Madrid: Alianza, 1987.

LAJO, R.; SURROCA, J.: Léxico de Arte. Madrid: Akal, 1990.

MARTIN GONZALEZ, J. J.: Las claves de la escultura. Barcelona: Planeta, 1995.

MORALES MARIN, J. L.: Diccionario de términos artísticos. Zaragoza: Luis Vives, 1985.

MORANTE, F.; RUIZ ZAPATA, A. M.: Análisis y comentario de la obra de arte. Madrid: Edinumen, 1994.

ONIANS, J.: Atlas mundial del arte. Barcelona: Blume, 2005.

PERELLO, A. M.: Las claves de la arquitectura. Barcelona: Planeta, 1994.

PEVSNER, N.; et al.: Diccionario de arquitectura. Madrid: Alianza, 1980.

PLAZA ESCUDERO, L.: Diccionario Visual de términos arquitectónicos. Madrid: Cátedra, 2008.

TRIADO, J. R.; SURIRANA, R.: Las claves de la pintura. Barcelona: Planeta, 1994.

VIÑUALES, S.: El comentario de la obra de arte. Madrid: UNED, 1986.

VV.AA.: Atlas de Historia del Arte. Barcelona: Parramón, 2009.

In-depth bibliography

ARNHEIM, R.: Arte y percepción visual. Madrid: Alianza, 1979.
BERGER, J.: Modos de ver. Barcelona: Gustavo Gili, 1975.
BIALOSTOCKI, J.: Estilo e iconología. Barcelona: Barral, 1973.
CAGE, J.: Color y cultura. Madrid: Siruela, 1993.
PANOFSKY, E.: El significado de las artes visuales. Madrid: Alianza, 1979.
PANOFSKY, E.: Estudios sobre iconografía. Madrid: Alianza, 1984.
WITTKOWER, R.: La escultura. Procesos y principios. Madrid: Alianza, 1980.

Web addresses

www.artehistoria.jcyl.es
www.historiayarte.net
www.almendron.com/
www.artehistoria.com
www.artecreha.com
www.arsvirtual.com
www.artchive.com
www.fineart.elib.com
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.icom.org/vlmp
www.historiadelarte.us