MEDIEVAL ART & ARCHITECTURE (AH2012)

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This course will survey highlights of the painting, sculpture, architecture,mosaics, tapestries, metalwork, ivories, and stained-glass windows of the Middle Ages in Europe and the Mediterranean. We will proceed in a chronological framework, starting with the beginnings of Christian art, and ending in the late Gothic period. Works of art will be studied in their historical, social, cultural, and religious contexts. Thematically, we will examine continuities and breaks with the classical tradition; the recurring issue of iconoclasm; the rich diversity of materials; the fruitful effects of cross-cultural and interfaith exchanges; and the global context and long afterlife of medieval art.

Code: 
AH2012
Name: 
MEDIEVAL ART & ARCHITECTURE
Discipline: 
AH (Art History)
Type: 
CCI
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will enrich their knowledge of art historical/architectural terminology.
  2. Students will improve their visual analysis and research skills.
  3. Students will be able to recognize major monuments and styles of medieval art and architecture.
  4. Students will develop a deeper understanding of Biblical narratives and iconography.
  5. Local and Global Perspectives: Students will enhance their intercultural understanding of languages, cultures, and histories of local societies and the global issues to which these relate (CCI LO1)
  6. Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Expression: Students will engage with artistic or creative objects (e.g., visual art, theatrical works, film) in different media and from a range of cultural traditions (CCI LO2)

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Spring 2025 AH2012 MEDIEVAL ART & ARCHITECTURE

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