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  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the rise of Christian Art and the Art of the Byzantine Empire as it prepared the ground for the expressions of faith found in the art and architecture of the Carolinian, Romanesque, and Gothic eras. Three hours. Staff.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This slide-illustrated lecture course will examine the diverse developments in Italian painting, sculpture and architecture from the middle of the thirteenth century to the end of the fifteenth. Particular attention will be given to the stylistic characteristics of the artistic expression in the various regions, concentrating on the major creators of Italian art in the period under consideration. Since art is not created independently of the historical cultural and socio-economic conditions these factors will be examined as well. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The term Baroque, used for the first time in the nineteenth century, defines the artistic expression of the 17th century, throughout Europe, Great Britain and even Central and South America. Unlike the reserved naturalism of the Renaissance, and the exaggerated spatial and proportional distortions of Mannerism, the two movements that preceded it, the Baroque in most of its manifestations in painting and sculpture is characterized by an emphasis on classical proportions and dynamic compositional arrangements. In architecture and interior decoration, illusion and the energetic juxtaposition of various elements creates spectacular theatrical effects. This course will examine the diverse expressions of the Baroque within their proper socio-political and religious conditions. We will consider issues of patronage and the resultant artistic products, as well as the respective participation of male versus female artists in the production of Baroque art. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    From Neo- Classicism and Romanticism to Realism and Impressionism, Symbolism and Post-Impressionism, artists in the nineteenth century constantly explored new thematic choices expressed in novel formal terms which often reflected the socio-economic and political changes of their times. This course will examine art works that were created in the span of two hundred years, in terms of style, content and meaning as well as consider their impact in their own time, and their effect upon twentieth century audiences. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Modern artists from the late 1800's challenged the artistic and social norms by creating highly individualistic and subjective works, often in opposition to official rule and restrictions, and expressed the dynamic social, economic and political transformations of their time. This course will examine the artistic production in painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe and America from the early 1800s until the mid-twentieth century, with particular focus on the socio-economic, political and historical context of each period. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    From the commemorative spirit of the colonial portraits, through the nationalistic content of the Hudson River School and the American Renaissance, to the subjective expression of the Abstract Expressionists and the various non-figurative movements of the twenty-first century, American Art displays an impressive variety of forms, which often give us substantial information about the society they were created for. This interdisciplinary course will examine the diverse artistic production in the United States from its earlier manifestations in the colonial period to the highly individualized tendencies of the twentieth century. The intent is to familiarize students with the multiplicity of examples of painting, sculpture and architecture, which illustrate a remarkable progression in the arts, with particular focus on the socio-economic and political conditions within which these forms were developed. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will provide an overview of the impact of African art in the Americas, including that found in the United States, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. The course will examine the Black aesthetic that has developed in the Diaspora as a result of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, as well as explore the ways in which art (both visual and performance) has been used to define Black identity and shape the political and social struggles of the 20th century. Offered every three years. Three hours. Staff.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The arts of the many cultures of Africa, Australia and the Pacific are rich with expressions of societal values and the dignity of human experience. This course examines the forms of beauty and myriad artistic forms, often so different from Western art, which convey nonetheless the same joys and fears, sorrows and faiths. Illustrated lectures, museum visits. Three hours. Ms. Fisher.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will explore the fascinating artistic production of China and Japan, two countries closely interconnected through cultural and religious ties. The arts of these countries show at once persistent thematic continuity, and impressive stylistic innovation throughout the centuries. We will examine expressions in painting, sculpture, the decorative arts and architecture and their meaning and impact within their social, economic, political and religious context. Three hours. Ms. Terrono.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The world of Islam began in the Arabian peninsula, but spread rapidly to include lands from Spain to India, and Africa to Uzbekistan. This course acquaints the student with the architecture of mosques, tombs, and palaces; the calligraphy and miniature paintings of manuscripts; and crafts of ceramics, glass, metalwork and textiles. We also consider how faith interacts with art, and art reinforces faith. Illustrated lectures and museum visits. Three hours. Ms. Fisher.
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