AAH 232 - Arts of Medieval Europe

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

This course combines lectures, reading-based discussions, museum experiences, and out-of-class research. It will deal with major monuments of Western architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts from Late Antiquity to the beginning of the Renaissance The emphasis will be on the impact of religious beliefs on the art and architecture produced in the dominant cultural centers of the time. Major themes will focus on the roles of art and architecture in both sacred and secular contexts; technical skills required to produce works of art, and the interpretation of works of art by examining purpose, meaning, and context. There will be an interdisciplinary focus on the religious, social, political, philosophical, and cultural context of the era.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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