Universität Wien

080045 VO Constantinople: The power and splendour of the Byzantine capital (2023S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie

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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 30.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 20.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 11.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Istanbul, the modern metropolis on the Bosporus that spans two continents, was the capital of the Byzantine Empire for more than a thousand years, then known by the name of Constantinople. It was the largest and richest city in medieval Europe, and for its contemporaries, Byzantines and foreigners alike, it was an emblem of power and splendour. Even today it preserves the most valuable evidence for the study of Byzantine art and architecture. Based on remaining monuments as well as on archaeological findings and written sources, this course will provide a general overview of the infrastructure and profane and sacral buildings and their decoration from the 4th to the 15th century. Beginning with practical considerations of planning and construction, the course will convey in-depth knowledge about and an understanding of Byzantine art and architecture, and discuss these monuments in the wider context of medieval Europe, highlighting in particular certain innovative aspects.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Test with open-answer questions.
- Allowed tools: dictionary (for non-native speakers only).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- For a positive grade, at least 50% of the points must be achieved.
- Points and grades: 87% - 100%: 1; 75% - 86,99%: 2; 63% - 74,99%: 3; 50% - 62,99%: 4; 0% - 49,99: 5.

Examination topics

Topics and visual material in the courses.

Reading list

The relevant literature on the discussed topic will be given in each course meeting.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 28.08.2023 09:27