Gothic Architecture in Portugal
Code
722061060
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
História da Arte
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Joana Ramôa Melo
Weekly hours
3 letivas + 1 tutorial
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To acquire deep knowledge on the phenomenon of gothic architecture in Portugal;
To relate Portuguese gothic architecture to the international panorama;
To be able to critically discuss the identity of gothic aesthetics as applied to the Portuguese context;
To identify the characteristics of Portuguese gothic architecture;
To relate the emergence of gothic architecture in Portugal to the actions of the Cistercian Order;
To recognize and be able to characterize the mendicant ´model´;
To characterize the main moment of evolution of Portuguese gothic architecture throughout the 14th century;
To critically manipulate the concept of ´emanuline´ art;
To understand the phenomenon of the noble residence, distinguishing ´paço´ and ´casa forte´;
To intepret the characteristics of militar structures form the gothic period;
To apply the knowledge acquired to a written text/dissertation about gothic architecture in Portugal.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
1. Introduction to gothic aesthetics in Portugal. The role of Cistercians: S. João de Tarouca, Santa Maria de Aguiar and Santa Maria de Alcobaça:
2. The hybridism of the first experiences: the cloister of Sé Velha de Coimbra; the Sé de Évora and the church of S. João de Alporão (Santarém)
3. The mendicant ´model´, a model for the Portuguese gothic architectural panorama
4. The experiments thoughout the 14th century, from king Dinis to Fernando I: the fortified churches and the fortress-churches; the cloister of Alcobaça, Lisbon and Évora; the monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha de Coimbra; the deambulatory of Sé de Lisboa and the upper choir of S. Francisco de Santarém
5. The monastery of Batalha and the emergence of late gothic in Portugal
6. The ´manuelino´ as a late gothic expression
7.Civil architecture. The noble residence: the ´paço´ and ´casa forte´. The ´models´ and its spread
8. Militar architecture. The evolution of castles: the adaptation to new military techniques.
Bibliography
FERNANDES, Carla Varela Poder e Representação. Iconologia da Família Real Portuguesa. Primeira Dinastia. Séculos XII a XIV.. Tese de Doutoramento em História da Arte. Lisboa: Faculdade de Letras de Lisboa, 2004, 2 vols.; RAMÔA MELO, Joana O Género Feminino em Discussão. Re-presentações da mulher na arte tumular medieval portuguesa: projectos, processos e materializações. Tese de Doutoramento. Lisboa: Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Dezembro 2012; ROSA, Maria de Lurdes A morte e o Além. História da Vida Privada em Portugal. Dir. José Mattoso. Vol. I A Idade Média. Coord. Bernardo Vasconcelos e Sousa. Círculo de Leitores e Temas e Debates, Set. 2010, pp. 402-417; ROSSI VAIRO, Giulia O mosteiro de S. Dinis, panteão régio (1318-1322). Encontro do CITCEM. Família, Espaço e Património (26-27 de Novembro de 2010). Coord. Carlota Santos. Actas. Guimarães: Sociedade Martins Sarmento, 2012, pp. 1-14; SILVA, José Custódio Vieira da Memória e Imagem, Reflexões sobre Escultura Tumular Portuguesa (séculos XIII e XIV). Revista de História da Arte. 1. Lisboa: Instituto de História da Arte da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, pp. 47-81.
Teaching method
Theoretical-practival lessons, with audiovisual material and the use of teaching methods and instruments, such as: texts; images and drawings. The study and preparation for this curricular unit shall be done through constant reading of recommended bibiliography and the support of the material provided in class.
Evaluation method
The evaluation is based on three written works: two book/article review; one research work. All works shall be subjected to oral presentation.