Explorations in Mosaic Art (2)

Course Code: AMB 202 • Study year: IV • Academic Year: 2025-2026
Domain: Visual arts • Field of study: Sacred art
Type of course: Compulsory
Language of instruction: English
Erasmus Language of instruction: English
Name of lecturer: Simona Teodora Roșca-Neacșu
Seminar tutor: Simona Teodora Roșca-Neacșu
Form of education Full-time
Form of instruction: Class / Seminary
Number of teaching hours per semester: 56
Number of teaching hours per week: 4
Semester: Summer
Form of receiving a credit for a course: Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated 6

Course aims:

Acquiring general and specific knowledge of ancient and Byzantine mosaic art techniques
Developing creativity in the field of contemporary mosaic techniques.
Knows and can apply the techniques specific to mosaic art.

Course Entry Requirements:

N/A

Course contents:

Contemporary Mosaic – Diversification and Hybridization of Techniques.

Metaphors and Symbols Used in Contemporary Mosaic Art.

A History of Mosaic in Romania.

Technical and Symbolic Aspects.

About Creativity in Contemporary Mosaic Art.

Teaching methods:

presentation, debates, working groups, free discussions, analyses, case studies, practical applications

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of visual expression to create original works using traditional and contemporary mosaic techniques.

Conduct artistic research and design projects that integrate conceptual, aesthetic, and technical components specific to mosaic art.

 

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Oral exam and essay 50%, Artistic project 50%

Recommended reading:

ARNASON H.H., MANSFIELD, Elizabeth C., History of Modern Art, Pearson, -, 2009, -.
Dionysius of Fourna, The Painter's Manual of Dionysius of Fourna, -, -, -, -.
BERTELLI C., MONTEVECCHI G., Tamo. Tutta l'avventura del mosaico, Skira, Milano, 2011, -.