ARTH 3130 - Medieval Art

5 credit hours
Formerly - ART 313

Investigation of the production, function and reception of medieval art, focusing especially on Western Europe from c.800-1500 CE. The course is organized thematically, with a focus on the Medieval Church as the site of intersection for the aesthetic, symbolic, ideological, performative and didactic aspects of art. Topics include tradition and innovation; representations of class and gender; the medieval artist; cultural interaction; and the medieval sense of space/place. No prerequisites, although ARTH 2110 or equivalent strongly advised.