ARHA216

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ARHA216

The Gothic Cathedral ARHA216 SP

Crosslistings: MDST239

Next Offered in 9899 SP

Beginning with a basis in the monuments of the Romanesque period, this course will study the evolution of the Gothic religious and secular buildings. While primary emphasis will be on the development of architectural forms in relation to function and meaning, consideration will also be given to developments in the figurative arts.

MAJOR READINGS

Christopher Wilson, THE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL
M. Camille, THE GOTHIC IMAGE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One or two short papers; one longer paper (10-12 pages), midterm and final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

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:

Salisbury Cathedral

Reference:

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

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