Throughout history, and particularly in the history of art, Christian iconography has served to communicate certain messages through symbols, icons, and representations that are perceptible to believers, in many cases replacing the written message.
Understanding Christian iconography in works of art is fundamental to identifying characters and their representations and to analyzing many works in the history of Western art.
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Christian Iconography – pack of 2 certified online courses
Course 1 – Iconography of Jesus and Mary in Art
In this online christian iconography course, learn how to analyze and interpret iconographic symbols and representations of Jesus and Mary in works of art.
Course 2 – Iconography of Saints
In this online iconography course, learn how to analyze works of art iconographically and identify the iconography of saints, as well as their attributes and representations.
At the end of this course package on Christian iconography participants will be able to:
Recognize and distinguish between the concepts of iconography and iconology.
Identify and recognize characters and settings using iconographic analysis.
Identify important literary and graphic sources for iconographic interpretation.
When faced with a practical case, apply the iconographic method at all levels of analysis, recognizing and contextualizing characters and episodes from Christian iconography and the iconography of the saints.
Identify and recognize symbols and representations of episodes from the lives of Jesus and Mary.
The price of the course pack – Christian Iconography – includes unlimited 24-hour access to:
- Lessons for each topic in the program
- Downloadable e-books
- Links to articles, videos, and websites
- Assessment (1 final quiz per course)
- Certificate (1 certificate per course).
Certificate
At the end of each course, a training certificate will be issued .
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity. Know more.
How it works
Iconography of the Saints
1 – Introduction to Iconography
Initial concepts: Icon, Iconography, and Iconology
The evolution and definition of Iconography as a field of knowledge
The Panofsky method
2 – Christian Iconography
Art and Christianity – the image as a vehicle for the message
Written and graphic sources
The first symbols of Christianity
3 – Iconography of the Saints
Saints and Martyrs: general aspects
The vestments of the Catholic clergy
Main saints: symbols and attributes.
Iconography of Jesus and Mary
Module 1: Introduction to Iconography
What is iconography
Iconography as a discipline of study
Panofsky’s method
Module 2. The life of Jesus
Jesus Christ
Cycles in the life of Jesus
Iconography and representations of the main episodes
Miracles of Jesus
Via Crucis
Other representations
Module 3. The Life of Mary
Mary – Mother of Jesus
Episodes from the life of Mary
Other representations
How many are the names of Mary?
Author
Yolanda Silva
Graduated in Art History (Faculdade de Letras of the University of Porto). Her career led her to work at the Municipal Historical Archive of Porto and the Museum of ISEP, with inventory and conservation of Photographic collections. She wandered around the world of antiquaries and tourism, until becoming a professional trainer/tutor, dedicating herself to the areas of Art History, Iconography and Conservation of Photography. She currently works at the Department of Culture of Porto, within the scope of Heritage. Has several written works / published in the areas of Art History, Iconography and Conservation.
