Course code MākZ4002
Credit points 2.25
Art History and Techniques II
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation21.05.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Mudīte Grīviņa
Master's study programme(līm.)
Prior knowledge
MākZ1001, Composition and Colour Studies I
MākZ3006, Composition and Colour Studies III
MākZ3012, Drawing I
MākZ3013, Drawing II
MākZP021, Composition and Colour Studies II
MākZP052, Form Design
Course abstract
The II part of the course introduces to art`s styles, movements, schools and artistic`s groups of the 20 century in Europe and USA. The content of the course promotes acquirement of diverse techniques of painting, graphic and sculpture in context of the modern art.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge - knowledge about development of the modern arrt history in 20 th century is enlarged in the II part of the course.
• Abilities - to paint using traditional painting techniques - oil, acrylic, watercolours, pastels. To select the most apropriatable painting technique for genre - painting. To combine diverse painting tehniques. To evolve creative abilities and imagination of pupils.
• Competence- to recognise modern art styles in architecture, fine arts and design. To structure pupils` comprehension about current events in the contemporary art. To integrate the principles of contemporary art. in the visul arts` lessons. To utilize the contemporary teaching methods in the art`s education for adults and children.
Compulsory reading
1. Kačalova T., Pētersons R. Mākslas vēstures pamati. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 432 lpp.
2. Lanerī – Dažāna N. Glezniecības enciklopēdija. Rīga: Jumava, 2004.-2005. 375 lpp.
3. Miller J. Dekorative Arts. A Dorling Kindersley Book, 2006. 440 lpp.
4. Smits R. Mākslinieka rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 384 lpp.
Further reading
1. Bārnsa – Meliša G. Akvarelis. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 128 lpp.
2. Daglasa – Kūpere H. No krāsas līdz gleznai. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 256 lpp.
3. Votsona L. Zīmēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 128 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Žurnāls "Deko". Rīga: "Žurnāls Santa", 2013. ISSN 1407-7027.
2. Žurnāls "Dizaina Studija". Rīga: "Neputns", 2011. ISSN 1691-3094.
3. Žurnāls "Māksla Plus". Rīga: "Māksla Plus", 2011. ISSN 1407-1886.