ARTHC 316
Art of the Medieval West
Comparative Arts and Letters
College of Humanities
Course Description
Art in western Europe from 400 AD to 1400.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Art Historical Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will gain experience and skill in art historical research and writing.
Title
Art Appreciation and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will develop abilities to observe, appreciate, and analyze aspects of art and architecture as cultural artifacts, including style, function, structure, historical influences, symbolism, and unity of expression.
Title
Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire deeper knowledge of specific topics in the art of the medieval West art and architecture through research and writing a term paper.
Title
Art of the Medieval West: 400 to 1500
Learning Outcome
Students will gain a general understanding of the history of medieval western Europe from the fifth century through the fifteenth. The class will cover the evolution of ideas about art and architecture; the use of art as an expression of religious, political, and social ideologies; the advances in technology that made new forms possible; and key monuments. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these ideas through class discussion, examinations, and research papers.
