AH 303 - Northern Renaissance Art

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

This course will examine art created in Northern European countries from the late fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries. Traditionally, the study of the Renaissance begins in fourteenth century Italy, where artists and scholars began to rediscover their enthusiasm for the ancient classical world. Instead, this course will examine the concept of the "Renaissance" asit manifests itself in countries north of the Alps. Approaching the Renaissance from a thematic rather than the standard chronological/geographical format we will examine a wide range of works of art, their makers, patrons, and their social and cultural environments. We will look at artistic achievements of the courts of Burgundy, from such artists as Jan van Eyck, and those from the open sales of pictures in Antwerp's art markets of the sixteenth century. Besides learning about the art and culture of the period, the student will also be asked to think critically, participate in class, and actively discuss the readings. Ultimately we will also try to understand and consider the concept of rebirth or cultural transformation as a central human concern, one that is just as important today as it was in the Renaissance. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: AH101-102 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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