Subject and methods of history of art Field of study: History of Art
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023

Module name: Subject and methods of history of art
Module code: W1-HS-S1-PMHS
Programme code: W1-S1HS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present the issues and problems of the methodological workshop of an art historian. As part of the module, students learn about the multiplicity of definitions of a work of art and artistic value, as well as traditional and contemporary research methods. As part of the exercises, they analyze simple examples of the use of selected methods (compositional, formalistic, iconological, feminist, marxist, contextual, postmodern, etc.).
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is ready to independently expand knowledge in the field of art history research methods, understanding the importance of interdisciplinarity and the relationship between art history and the other disciplines [K_01]
 W1-HS1S-K01 [4/5]
is able to present a proposal for the analysis of a work of art in connection with the selected methodology, along with adequate argumentation [K_02]
 W1-HS1S_K04 [5/5]
using the acquired knowledge, is able to properly select the research method for the analysis of artistic phenomena [U_01]
 W1-HS1S_U04 [5/5]
is able to prepare and present an oral or written statement, having the character of an in-depth analysis of a work of art using a selected methodological perspective [U_02]
 W1-HS1S_U05 [4/5] W1-HS1S_U06 [4/5]
has advanced knowledge of art history research methods and its relationship with related disciplines [W_01]
 W1-HS1S_W07 [5/5] W1-HS1S_W09 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W1-HS-S1-PMHS_C] 30 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 K_02 U_01 U_02
lecture [W1-HS-S1-PMHS_W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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