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Greek and Roman art serve as a rich depository of Greek mythology with a wide range of representations that evolved across the centuries.As a source of information, classical art sometimes preserves myths that are otherwise unknown in the surviving literature.In some cases visual representations date earlier than an extant literary description or differ in the story details.This course focuses on ancient sources - visual and literary - to study the Olympian gods; the heroes, Perseus, Herakles, Theseus, and Odysseus; the Trojan War; and battles such as the gods and giants, Lapiths and Centaurs, and Amazons and Greeks.The course compares the appearance of certain of these myths on specific monuments during certain periods in the classical world, emphasizing examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Cast Collection at Fairfield.(Prerequisite: one 100-level or lower art history course or permission of the instructor) Three credits.
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This course examines the conventions, religious functions, philosophical conceptions, symbolism, and magic that underlie ancient Egypt by exploring several puzzling questions: Can we really comprehend ancient Egyptian masterpieces just by looking at them Can we rely on ancient Egyptian sculpture and painting to reflect Egyptians' physical appearance, cults, and habits Can we call Egyptian art "art" or Egyptian portraits "portraits" What is the difference between Egyptian writing and representations What could Egyptians themselves appreciate in the art of Akhenaten and Nefertiti: its innovation or its traditionalism What is the difference between tradition and archaism in ancient Egyptian art (*UC only) Three credi
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This course explores the art and architecture produced in Ireland, Northumbria, and Scotland during the early medieval period, often called the "Golden Age" of insular art.It was an era of rich cultural exchange during which Irish and continental monks were instrumental in the spread of Christianity throughout the British Isles; Irish settled in Scotland; the Anglo-Saxon kingdom was established in England; and Vikings invaded Ireland and Britain.Arts in all media combined pre-Christian Celtic and Germanic traditions with new Christian forms.Irish monasteries throughout the British Isles were centers of production for sumptuous manuscripts such as the Book of Kells and liturgical vessels including the Ardagh Chalice.Monastic architecture and high crosses will also be considered, as well as secular objects such as aristocratic jewelry.Three credits.
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This course surveys the art and architecture produced in the complex cultural landscape of early modern Spain.Students examine art traditionally termed Renaissance and baroque in the context of Spain's multicultural past and its ever-expanding role in the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds.Topics include the role of art collections in introducing foreign tastes to Spain, Philip II as a patron of the arts, the building and decoration of El Escorial and the Alcázar in Madrid, Diego Velázquez and the notion of a courtier-artist, the architecture of the Churriguera family, and the colonial art and architecture of the viceroyalties of Mexico and Peru.Three credits
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This course offers a historical, critical, and stylistic analysis of major trends in contemporary art in Europe and the United States such as abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism, conceptual art, neodada, neo-expressionism, postmodernism, and feminist art, giving special consideration to artist dialogue (text and video) and criticism.The course specifically examines artistic dialogue against the broader cultural, political, social, and philosophical context of the artwork.The course emphasizes objects in area museums and includes one class on location at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.Previously listed as AH 175.Three credits.
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Students conduct an in-depth study of a specific subject in the history of art.Open to invited students only.Three credits.
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This course explores the role of the museum and gallery curator as well as the curator's responsibilities to the object, the museum, and collectors; and federal and corporate funding.The course includes field trips.Three credits.
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This in-depth exploration of a specific topic in art history involves students in independent research and field study.Open to students with approval of a faculty member and the director of the Art History program.Three credits.
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Qualified art history and studio art majors learn museum planning, and organizational and exhibition techniques by working on gallery exhibits at the Walsh Art Gallery in the Regina A.Quick Center for the Arts.In addition, students may be placed in regional art institutions such as historical societies, museums, auction houses, and art galleries for professional internships.These highly selective internship opportunities require permission from the director of internships in the Art History program before registration.Three credits.
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Required of all art history majors in the fall semester of the junior year.The seminar introduces students to the history of the discipline of Art History.Students learn the different methods and approaches art historians use to study works of art, and apply these approaches through discussion and writing assignments.Three credits.
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