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Academic Year 2005/2006


Italian Art of the 16th Century
ARHA 224 FA

Beginning with the High Renaissance in Rome, this course will study the transformation of Renaissance ideals in the work of the mannerists and the anti-Mannerists and the arts of Venice. The role of the Reformation in determining the art forms of Italy will also be considered, as well as Italian influences in the arts of the transalpine countries.

MAJOR READINGS

K. Clark, LEONARDO DA VINCI
G. Hersey, HIGH RENAISSANCE ART IN ST. PETER'S AND THE VATICAN
M. Hall, AFTER RAPHAEL
C. H. Smyth, MANNERISM AND MANIERA
J. Shearman, MANNERISM
W. Friedlaender, MANNERISM AND ANTI-MANNERISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four short papers.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ARHA101 OR ARHA128 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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