2020-2021 College Catalog

ARTH 302 Medieval Art History

The course assesses iconographic and stylistic developments in Christian art from the Late Antique/Early Christian period through Romanesque and Gothic. Monuments from Western Europe as well as Byzantine and Islamic art forms will be examined. Documenting changes in architectural principles, in elaborate pictorial programs and in preferences for certain media serves as evidence for understanding the particular circumstances surrounding the execution of the works. Offered alternate years. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: ARTH 102 or ARTH 103.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

COMPLETE ART-102 or ART-103