ARH 211 ART HISTORY OF THE MEDIEVAL AND PREMODERN WORLD
This course introduces the student to the history of world art and architecture from the 5th century through the 16th century. We will explore the contexts in which these works were created, considering a variety of factors that influenced their production, style, meaning, authorship, patronage, and continued importance. We will pay particular attention to global cultural exchange and exploitation that occurs through travel, exploration, and conquest as well as the emphasis placed on art's function in society religiously, culturally, and politically. You will learn to think and speak analytically about visual and textual material from the illuminated manuscript to the Maya ballcourt.