Catholicism and Religious Art

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Art and religion have always been connected. In this module two related areas are examined through the visual arts, mainly the medium of art and architecture, firstly the distinctive Western European Christian tradition and secondly the historical formation of faith expressed in the theology of the European and Middle Eastern Civilisations and realized in some of the world's greatest artistic endeavours. In the 21st century, with a tension between the historical setting of Christianity and new political and social movements, the study of faith and religion through the arts is important. The rich resources found in London make this module an exciting and vibrant exploration of primary material.