AH 305 - Northern Renaissance Art

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

Asurvey of the arts of Northern Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries, an era encompassing such figures as van Eyck, van der Weyden, Bosch, Bruegel, and Dürer. The course examines how the changing political, economic, and religious systems of Northern Europe shaped the production of art. Topics to be considered include the coexistence of naturalism and spirituality in Northern Art, the development of oil painting and graphic design, the impact of the Italian Renaissance on Northern artists, and the influence of the Reformation on the visual arts. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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