Art History 322 - Renaissance Art

Institution:

Manhattan College

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Description:

This class begins with the early Renaissance in Florence, continues with the High Renaissance in Italy, and concludes with the Renaissance in the North. The basic concepts that distinguish the Renaissance from the Medieval period and modern times are discussed. Individual work is placed within the context of contemporary history, emphasizing humanism, the emerging individualism of the artist, the revival of interest in the ancient world, and the varied responses to the classical heritage. A museum assignment requires a visit to the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Brooklyn Museum. (Cr. 3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattan.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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