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ARHA215

Art and Architecture of Anglo-Saxon England
ARHA215 FA

Crosslistings: MDST209
Photo Caption and Credits

Next Offered in 9899 FA

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-SAXON 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998



About the Photo:

Detail from the Chi-Rho monogram page of THE BOOK OF KELLS

Reference:

Snyder, James, MEDIEVAL ART, New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1989



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