Course Objective:
Coptic art, as is the case with other cultures, has its history, practices and characteristic features. In addition to music, a very important component of Coptic art is iconography. This course delivers detailed history of Coptic iconography since the antiquities and its development up till our time. Candidates studying this course are expected to get a comprehensive knowledge on the history, uses and characteristic features of Coptic Iconography
Learning Outcomes:
1) Learning the history of development of Coptic Iconography since its inception, according to the available evidence and literature.
2) Clear understanding of the theory behind Coptic Iconography, meaning of shapes, colours, figures….etc
3) Learning accurate reading of Coptic Icons and comparing them with other similar art.
Course Structure:
Icons history and structure
The importance of Icons use in the Coptic Orthodox Church
Principles of drawing / writing an icon
Material needed to draw icon
Theological understanding of the Coptic icons
Difference between Icons and pictures
Assessment:
– Two term exams to evaluate overall comprehension and proficiency. The exam is comprised of two parts: Theory and Practice.
Prerequisites:
GCSE degree, high school diploma or equivalent.
Delivery Method:
The course will be delivered entirely online through a learning management system. All lectures are delivered by Zoom. Participants will have access to recorded lecture videos, reading materials, and discussion forum on the course website.
Diploma:
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final exam, candidates will receive the TEACH diploma in Coptic Iconography from Ancient to Contemporary. The certificate will only be received upon completion and passing of the two term exams.
Father Theophuils' goal is to combat
spiritual errors, psychological and physical problems by teaching the arts to
young people, especially the art of drawing, and art therapy is one of the
newly discovered methods of treatment. he had previous experience in treating
some individuals through art. He also attended the Benishti Art Academy, which
includes more than 800 individuals from childhood years. From youth to adults. He painted in Egypt in:
+ St. Antony
Monastery - The Red Sea
A- Cathedral Of
St. Mary The Virgin Eain Samar.
B- The Tomb Of
Father Youstos Al Antony.
He Printed In:
+ The Egyptian
Armed Forces.
+ St. Mark &
St. Shenouda Church - 15th May City.
+ St. Makarious
Church - Al-Monasbaa.
+ St. John The
Baptist - Dmam Abutiy - Assuit.
+ St. Mark Church
- Elshrouq.
+ St. Antony
Monastery - Baniswaf.
+ St. Virgin Mary
- Bardis - Sohag.
+ Church Of
Madamon City - Luxor.
+ Coum Esfaht
Church.
+ Local &
International Ant Exhibitions.
+ Member Of The
International Fine Arts Jury.
+ Many Artistic A
Wards.
+ Founder Of
Benishty Art Academy Includes More Than 800 Individuals Upper Egypt.
+ Restoring The Icons Of The Monastery Of
Antony In Jerusalem After The Fire.
+ Painting Of The
Ceiling Of The Ccoptic Shurch Of The Holy Sepulcher.
+ Antony Church In
Jerusalem - The Main Chirch In The Coptic Monastery.
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Hey, you used to write magnificent, but the last several posts have been kinda boringK I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!
Hi
My name Angel Hanna
Am from Australia
I want study on line iconogrg phy
Could you please let me know How much by the Australian Dollars and for how long the course and when it’ll start
And I want know if the course explain how you prepare the panel with the cloth and gesso and the drawing with pigments and gold and Polishing
Hi, angel
The course is £120 English pounds which nearly equal with today exchange rate is 244.47 Aus $ and this price/year (52 yeaks) and the course is 3 consective years and can not be in parallel.
Any more enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me on “admin@teach.eu.com”.
Best regards
Sherif Shokr