0505-432 - Renaissance Painting in Flanders

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This is the study of the history of Renaissance painting in the Southern Netherlands from the first half of the 15th century to the end of the 16th century. We will examine such problems as: the meaning of the Renaissance in Flanders, the observation and recording of natural appearances, hidden symbolism and sacramental themes in Early Netherlandish painting, the connections between Flemish, German and Italian art, the development of new genres in the 16th century, originality and artistic progress. The Master of Flemalle, Jan van der Goes, Hans Memling, Gerard David, Quinten Metsys, Hieronymus Bosch, Joachim Patinier, Pieter Aertsen and Pieter Breughel the Elder, are among the artists to be studied. Part of the art history concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. Cross listed with CIAS. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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