ARTH 330 - Italian Baroque Art

Institution:

Savannah College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the architecture, painting and sculpture of 17th-century Italy, with a particular emphasis on Rome. The class considers in detail works by such central figures as Caravaggio, the Carracci, Bernini and Cortona. Themes and issues addressed include developments in architecture, sculpture, landscape painting, and monumental ceiling decoration; the ongoing projects at the Vatican; the nature of spectacle and magnificence; and the problem of classicism and the impact of 17th-century art theory on the reception of Italian baroque art and architecture. Students consider the visual arts in 17th-century Italy in terms of the greater religious, political and social context within which they were produced. Prerequisite: ARTH 209.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.scad.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 525-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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