Art of the Crusades

3 units

Waged from the eleventh to the thirteenth century, the Crusades forever transformed the political, religious, and artistic landscape of Europe and the Middle East. In this course we will explore innovative Western, Byzantine, and Islamic art and architecture created during a time of intense cross-cultural interaction. Flash forwards to contemporary visual culture at the end of each class will reveal the impact of Crusader art and ideas to this day. No prerequisites are required.