Medieval Art

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines major developments in art and architecture of the Middle Ages, from the triumph of Christianity in Imperial Rome through the late Gothic period of the 14th century. The Bible and most early Church theologians associated images with idolatry and paganism, yet this 1000-year period was one of exceptional richness and diversity in the visual arts. Students will see how medieval art and architecture reflect and respond to changing theological, devotional and societal needs. Three credits.