ARHA330

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ARHA330

Topics in European Art: 1600-1900 ARHA330 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

This seminar will examine developments in the history and theory of the visual arts (painting, sculpture and the graphic arts) in France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, focusing in particular on how artists contributed to the invention and imaging of national history and identity in the modern European nation-state. Topics to be addressed will include changing modes of production and promotion; patterns of patronage; the status of the artist and concepts of "genius" and "masterpiece"; the invention of the artistic canon and the evolution of "modernism" as an aesthetic category.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One short paper, one seminar presentation/research paper

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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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