ARTH-303 Medieval Art (3)

This course is an introduction to art and architecture of the Middle Ages in Europe. Covering a variety of media including painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts, this course explores the meaning and function of visual culture in the medieval period. Students learn about the complex relationships between art and religion, class, and gender; explore the transmission of artistic ideas across cultures; and assess the interpretation of medieval art and artists in an age before the art gallery. The course gives students opportunities to engage intensely in both informal and formal writing projects. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Prerequisite: ARTH-105 and completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement.