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Academic Year 2005/2006

Art and Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England
ARHA 215 SP
Crosslistings:
MDST 209
ARCP 215

This course will consider the art, architecture and archaeology of the British Isles from the withdrawal of the Roman legions in the 5th century to the end of the reign of Henry III in the 12th century. It will draw on material from church history to help understand the transition from paganism to Christianity and the struggle between Celtic and Roman Catholicism. It will draw on material from history and archaeology to help understand the complex relations between the waves of invading Saxons and the native English in the early medieval period and the Norman invasion in 1066. Finally, it will focus on the development of towns and on the place and role of both royal commissions and parish architecture in the life of those towns.

MAJOR READINGS

C. R. Dodwell, ANGLO-SAXTON ART, A NEW PERSPECTIVE
E. Fernie, ARCHITECTURE OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers (3-5 pages) final, final paper or project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Discussion expected.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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