Course code MākZ4001
Credit points 2.25
Art History and Techniques I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
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 I part of the course provides insight into art development in the territory of Latvia from the beginning till nowadays. Practical acquaintance with the widespread fine art`s techniques ensures extended comprehension about creation of artistic works.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge - the I part of the course Art History and Techniques provides teachers of visual art with neccessary knowledge about fine art`s development in the territory of Latvia from the beginning till nowadays.
• Abilities- to evaluate Latvian art development in the context of Europe art. To select the most apropriatable painting or graphic technique for creating an artistic work. To combine diverse artistic tehniques. To evolve creative abilities and imagination of pupils.
• Competence - to use knowledge and abilities to conduct the lessons of visual art for children and adults. To select the most appropriatable art techniques to accomplish the tasks for an art lesson. To direct and encourage growth of trainees in visual art. To elaborate the standarts of judgement to evaluate pupils` artistic works.
Compulsory reading
1. Avotiņa A., D. Blūma D., Līdaka A., Ņefedova I., Šmite E. Latvijas kultūras vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2003. 507 lpp.
2. Bremša L., Brasliņa A., Bruģis D., Pelše S., Pujāte I. Latvijas mākslas vēsture. Rīga: Pētergailis, 2004. 543 lpp.
3. Kola E. Ilustrētā arhitektūras vēsture. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2013. 352 lpp.
4. Liesma A. Senbaltu spēka zīmes un raksti. Rīga: Jumava, 2013. 120 lpp.
Further reading
1. Kačalova T., Pētersons R. Mākslas vēstures pamati. Zvaigzne ABC, 2005. 432 lpp.
2. Kagaine Z. Radošā domāšana vizuālajā mākslā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 98 lpp.
3. Smits R. Mākslinieka rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. 384 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.