Art History 321 - The "Animal Style" in Art

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Bard College

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ICS, Medieval Studies This seminar explores the character and widespread diffusion of the "animal style"-nonfigural, essentially abstract, and highly decorative art displaying a genius for pattern and fantasy. It reviews the art of the Scythians and Sarmatians, who roamed the steppes of Central Eurasia;manifestations of this style in the La Tène civilization and among Germanic tribes; and the treasures of Celtic Ireland and Anglo-Saxon England (among them, the magnificent Sutton Hoo ship burial). Attention is given to the art of the Vikings, other aspects of their culture, and Viking influence in areas as widespread as Ireland and Russia. The course concludes with an investigation of the influence of the animal style on the art of Romanesque Europe.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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