ARTH-UA 4 - Medieval Art

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

An introduction to the arts of the Christian Middle Ages in the Greek East and Latin West ca. 200-1400 C.E. Provides an overview of concepts and developments and the vocabulary necessary for analyzing and understanding the arts of the medieval period in light of the historical, religious, political, and social contexts of their creation. Covers architecture, monumental sculpture, painting, mosaics, stained glass, ivory and metalwork, and panel painting. Topics include the creation of a vocabulary of Christian symbols, imagery, and architectural forms; Christian attitudes toward Judaism and the classical tradition; medieval patrons, artists, and audiences; arts of pilgrimage; arts of monastery and cathedral; and the roles and functions of images in the medieval world. Study of the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters is included.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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