Ancient to Medieval

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This lecture course surveys the art and architecture from the Paleolithic period through the Gothic period. Within a roughly chronological structure, we will explore the art of these periods in relation to their broader cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts. In addition to emphasizing the developments that define each historical period, we will consider the aesthetic advances made with the painting materials and methods available at the time. The course consists of slide lectures, class discussions, and visits to local museums and historic monuments.