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ARHA242
French Art and Architecture of the 17th Century
ARHA242 SP
Crosslistings: FRST291
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 13 | Times: M...... 3:00PM-5:40PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
This course will explore French art and architecture of the
17th century, beginning with the cessation of the Religious
Wars and the advent of Bourbon rule under Henry IV, and
culminating with the consolidation of monarchic power under
Louis XIV. The primary focus of the course will be art
commissioned by the crown, including architecture, painting,
sculpture, garden design, decorative arts, and the
performing arts. Special attention will be paid to the
development of Paris as a world capital, as well as to the
complicated building history of the Chateau of Versailles
under the Sun King, Louis XIV. Artistic developments in
France will be considered within the larger context of
European art of the Baroque period. Emphasis will be placed
on the historical, political, and social significance of
royal patronage.
MAJOR READINGS
Berger, Robert, A ROYAL PASSION: LOUIS XIV
AS PATRON OF ARCHITECTURE, Cambridge (Cambridge University
Press), 1994
Blunt, Anthony, ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN FRANCE, 1500-1700,
4th ed., New York and London (Pelican History of Art), 1991
Burke, Peter, THE FABRICATIION OF LOUIS XIV, New Haven (Yale
University Press), 1992
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be two
examinations, a mid-term and a final. Each of these tests
will consist of comparison and contrasts of slides as well
as short essays. In addition, each student will be assigned
a research topic, the findings of which will be presented
orally to the class and subsequently writtern up as a
five-page paper due at the end of the semester.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
ARHA101
- Section 01
- Doornbosch, K
- Times: M...... 3:00PM- 5:40PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 2
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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