ART 326 - Art of the Middle Ages

Institution:

Wesleyan College

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Description:

Goal: To acquire an understanding of the characteristics of the art historical style periods between the fall of the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Renaissance. To gain the ability to recognize and trace the influence of the classical tradition and the break with that tradition. To gain a knowledge of the role of the church and liturgy in the development of religious monuments and decoration, including monastery and church buildings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, painted icons, mosaics, wall paintings, church furnishings, and stained glass. Content: Study of art and architecture from the rise of the Early Christian and Byzantine, through the Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Taught: Alternate years. Credit: 3 hours. 46

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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