At the end of the Iconography Course you will be able to apply methods of iconographic analysis and recognise symbols of christian iconography and attributes of the Saints, through practical exercises and other resources for future use.
The study of iconography in art is a powerful tool for the interpretation and art analysis
Iconography Course (Iconography of Saints)
General information
Language: English.
Also available in: Português | Español.
The Iconography course fee includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time to:
Lessons.
Tutorial videos.
Support texts and downloadable Ebooks:
3 Support manuals
Ebook Symbols of Proto Christianity
Representations of Saints Ebook
Glossaries:
glossary of clergy robes
glossary of saints’ attributes
Links databases, consultation and development of themes.
Practical exercises.
Bibliography and webgraphy.
Evaluation (1 final questionnaire)
Certificate
what will you learn in the Online Iconography Course
• Recognise and distinguish the concepts of iconography and iconology.
• Identify and recognise characters and scenarios, using the iconographic analysis method.
• Identify literary and graphic sources important to the iconographic reading.
• Before a practical case, apply the iconographic method in all its levels of reading
• Recognise and contextualise characters and episodes of Christian hagiography.
Who should take this Iconography Course
This course is intended for students and professionals who are engaged in activities related to:
- History,
- Art History,
- Museography,
- Conservation and Restoration,
- Tourism professionals
- Cultural Heritage
However, it is perfectly suited to anyone for those who are interested in the themes and want to increase their culture about history, art history and hagiography.
No access requirements
Certificate
At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued . Know more.
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity.
How it works
Iconography Course structure
Part 1 – First notions
1. First notions: Icon, Iconography and Iconology
2. The evolution and definition of the Iconography as an area of study
3. The Panofsky method
Part 2 – Christian Iconography
1 – Art and Christianity – the image as a vehicle for a message
2 – Graphic and written sources
3 – The first symbols of Christianity
Part 3 – Iconography of the Saints
1. Saints and martyrs: General aspects
2. Clerical vestments
3. Most veneered Saints: symbols and attributes
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.
