AL 34101 - Dutch Painters at Home and Abroad

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Arts and Letters (Non-dept.)

Description:

This course provides an overview of Dutch painting and architecture in the 17th century, an art style that has wide appeal among art historians and the public at large. This visually attractive and accessible art is shaped by the vigorous history of the Netherlands, a small but powerful and expanding country in the 17th century. The relationship between the history of the country, and its artistic achievement, will be considered in some depth, particularly in relation to traditional academic readings of the nature of Dutch art. While the course concentrates on Holland in the 17th century, its activities as a colonial power and its maritime achievement are assessed for their impact on the nature of Dutch art. The remarkable cities of the 17th century will be examined not only for their architectural achievement but also as models of successful urban constructs, both in the 1700s and today: both through painted images and through site visits. The course capitalizes on the remarkable collections of the National Gallery, sited as it is immediately next to the premises of Notre Dame (and with free entry), and other renowned London art galleries. Participants also travel to Holland for five days and four nights, to take advantage of the extensive collections of 17th-century art in Amsterdam and in the galleries of other Dutch cities.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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