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The Temptation of Saint Anthony. The Theme of Modern Art between Text and Image.
Hekrdlová, Alice ; Prahl, Roman (advisor) ; Rakušanová, Marie (referee)
This thesis examines the Temptation of Saint Anthony in the last quarter of the 19th century in France and Belgium. By analysis of particular art works it shows the variability of iconography and complexity of the Temptation theme which reflects the contemporary relation to religion, history, science, exotism, eroticism and other areas, which man living in the era of greate changes was confronted with. The importance of "The Temptation of Saint Anthony" by Gustave Flaubert is emphasized as an inspirational source for fine arts and on the general level the relation of text and visual presentation is discussed. The final part of the thesis dealing with "fin de siècle" art references the metamorphosis of the Temptation of st. Anthony in literature and fine arts as well as historical, social and religious relations in the context of which the character of Saint Anthony gradually became a permanent part of French culture.
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Mythological deities and beings associated with water depicted in the mosaics of ancient Rome
Odler, Ján ; Ondřejová, Iva (advisor) ; Titz, Pavel (referee)
This thesis focuses on the mosaic scenes of Roman era, especially on the gods and other mythological figures associated with water. The thesis is divided into 10 chapters. The first chapter is dedicated to the mythology of gods and characters and their brief iconographic characterization. Other chapters are divided by the areas that were under domination of Roman Empire. Each of these chapters has identical structure. The text deals with the mosaics and motifs of these areas in general. Then there are described subsequently collected examples of mosaics. On the basis of the description and characteristics is the last chapter sub-section dealing with similarities and comparison. The penultimate chapter focuses on a mosaic in terms of several aspects: production, technology, workshops, location, different techniques, signatures and trademarks. The conclusions that result from surveyed sample mosaics are summarized at the end of thesis. It is especially focused on the motifs and characters. Keywords Iconography, mosaics, Roman art, deities
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Front-pages and illustrations of the sixfold Bible of Kralice
Keřkovská, Marta ; Royt, Jan (advisor) ; Nespěšná Hamsíková, Magdaléna (referee)
Front-pages and illustrations of the sixfold Bible of Kralice The Bachelor thesis will be aimed at the illustrations of the sixfold Bible of Kralice published gradually from 1579 to 1596. First of all, the Ivančice and Kralice printing house will be introduced. Its origin and activities will be dealt with. Afterwards, it will be necessary to explain the printing technology which was used by the printers of Ivančice and Kralice in their publications. The thesis will also talk about the printers of the house and their sources of inspiration. Eventually, if the printers' works are identical with these sources they will be compared. The main part of the thesis will be especially focused on iconographic description of the front-pages in particular parts of the Bible. The thesis will also mention Jiří Melantrich's printing house which printed Bibles approximately in the same time as Ivančice and Kralice printing house. The printer will be briefly introduced and so will his published Bible. The end of the chapter will focus on the comparison of the Ivančice and Kralice printing house with Melantrich's printing house. Keywords Key words: Bible, bookprinting, printing house, graphics, iconography, history, Ivančice, Kralice
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Mythological subjects in the work of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Hájková, Zita ; Konečný, Lubomír (advisor) ; Zlatohlávek, Martin (referee)
This thesis deals with the production of Lucas Cranach the Elder. After the introductive encounter with the life of Lucas Cranach the Elder the emphasis is put on the mythological subjects with respect to their origin in historical sources and classical literature. The thesis also considers the different influences on Cranach's work in context with contemporary painters and humanism and presents the conditions mainly in the court of the Saxon Prince-electors where Cranach worked.
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Iconography of Rudolf II.
Zlatohlávková, Eliška ; Konečný, Lubomír (advisor) ; Fučíková, Eliška (referee) ; Seifertová, Hana (referee)
Many portraits of Rudolf II were painted and created during his lifetime, forming a significant component of Rudolfine art, however, they have not received a sufficient art historical attention. They document, at times at stylyzed manner, the transformation of Rudolf's appearance. However, their most important task was to demonstrate and make tangeable Rudolf's authentic appearance to the world and to celebrate his magnanimity and personality. Thus, there are many portraits that represent Rudolf as a good emperor or a brilliant commander, although, as we know, they did not correspond to reality. A special chapter of the portrait iconography also create complicated allegories about Rudolf's reign relying on representations of personifications, mythological and animal symbols using Rudolf's personal impresa. Most of the portraits follow former portrait types typical for the 16th century, as bust, standing figure or equestrian monument. However, the peculiarity for Rudolfine portraiture is the allegorical portrait Rudolf as Vertumnus painted by Giuseppe Arcimboldo that combines classical portrait with allegory.
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The Iconography of Buddhist Art in Korea
Lee, Michaela ; Löwensteinová, Miriam (advisor) ; Ferklová, Blanka (referee)
in English: The aim of this thesis is to present the Korean Buddhist sculpture throughout the Korean history. The thesis presents Buddhist iconography at the beginning, focusing on the Korean art especially. Afterwards the main and most important Buddhist sculpture masterpieces are introduced. The sculptures represent certain period of Korean history. The work contains Korean Buddhist sculptures from the times of introducing Buddhism in Korea, i.e. Three Kingdoms period, and then presents the Buddhist sculpture from this time on, in Unified Silla, Koryŏ Kingdom and Chosŏn Kingdom. Key words: Buddhism, sculpture, iconography, Korea
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Imagines in your Mind: iconographic and iconologic aspects of some themes of contemporary visual culture
Špidlová, Zdeňka ; Fulková, Marie (advisor) ; Arbanová, Linda (referee)
The final work of the Bachelor degree titled Living in us deals with iconographic and iconological aspects of certain themes of contemporary visual culture. It focuses on Advertising which maps from the point of view of development and its facilities whilst ignoring the effects on the recipient. Terrain research endeavours to reach this via its eventual analysis. The work attempts to answer via questionnaire the question whether the adversing which we are surrounded by is linked to preconceptions of christian culture. The educational file of work is represented by an accompanying installation program of works by Adriena Simotova. The artistically applied theme rellies on the direct coherent phenomenon of 30 Advertising. The result is an advert on Christianity which I created in accordance with the results of the questionairre. These outlined ' today's person's' idea of paradise which became the motive for a completed advertising leaflet.
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Iconography of Bohemian Territorial Saint-Patrons in Book Illuminations of 16th century
Duchoslavová, Markéta ; Royt, Jan (advisor) ; Pučalík, Marek (referee)
Iconography of Bohemian Territorial Saint-Patrons in Book Illumination of 16th century The research subject of this thesis are illuminated manuscripts, not only liturgical books but first of all musical manuscripts of the rife literary fraternities - their hymn-book and graduals. These sources came up in the different religious groups - both Catholics and non-Catholic. The ambition of this thesis is research of relation for Bohemian territorial Saint-Patrons and iconographic analysis of style and character of depiction in different religious environments.
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The Cult and Iconography of Shiva
Halingten, Nami ; Hříbek, Martin (advisor) ; Štipl, Zdeněk (referee)
This thesis aims to be a comprehensive essay on the cult and iconography of one of the most significant religious and mythological symbols of the Hindu tradition. The essay is divided into three main chapters. In the first chapter, the origin of Shiva will be discussed, beginning from the pre-Arian cultures to the present days. The second chapter will describe the various faces and forms of imaging Shiva, his iconic and aniconic shapes, as well as his attributes and their symbolism. The third chapter will become a short overview of the main shaivistic sects. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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