ARTH 346 Medieval Art & Architecture

This course examines Medieval art and architecture from the 4th to the 15th century across Western and Eastern Europe within the political, cultural and social contexts of the various periods. The majority of the course is devoted to the exploration of Christian art and architectural traditions from the Persecution Period through the Gothic Period, but some secular traditions will also be examined. The effects of the Crusades, pilgrimages, and iconoclasm on artisitic traditions will be discussed. The media explored includes: frescos, murals, paintings, manuscript illumination, textiles, portable arts, and architecture. In addition, the course explores the traditions of art making in the period, including the monastic/convent traditions of illumination and the guild system. PRQ: Junior standing; ARTH 245 or 246 or 248; or consent of instructor Scheduled: Scheduled as needed. Meets: ANO

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Fulfills arts requirement
May be used for major requirement
May be used for minor requirement