AH 140 - Baroque Art

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

The 17th century in Europe was marked by profound shifts in politics, religion, and culture, which are reflected in the art produced during then.This course surveys painting, sculpture, architecture, and urbanism of the Baroque era, with a focus on Italy, Spain, and France.Among the themes explored are: the impact of religious reform on the visual arts of Catholic lands; the notion of classicism as an artistic ideal; the role of academies and the market in promoting the arts; the phenomenal output of portraiture and self-portraiture; and the shaping of cities as works of art.Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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