AH 231 - The Age of the Baroque:Art and Empire of the 17th Century

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Colorado College

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Art and architecture made for the major courts of 17th-century Europe, with an emphasis on the absolute monarchies. Focus on the key artists (such as Velazquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Bernini, Carracci, and Poussin), and on architectural sites such as St. Peter's and Versailles. Themes include the relationship between art, politics, and power; courtly self-fashioning; the function of spectacle, collecting, and display; the unity of the arts; and others. Prerequisite: Art History 111 or Art History 112 or Consent of Instructor. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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