ARTH 216 - (CA,W) Michelangelo and His World

Institution:

University of Scranton

Subject:

Art History

Description:

(Formerly ARTH 410)This course investigates the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Michelangelo. By considering the artistic traditions to which he fell heir as a Florentine artist, the traditional and the innovative aspects of Michelangelo’s work will be assessed. Readings from his letters and poetry and from 16th-century biographies will furnish a rich context for the appreciation of his work and for understanding the society to which he belonged.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.scranton.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 941-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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