Arts of the Middle Ages
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-3841 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This lecture/seminar course is an introduction to the study of medieval art and architecture in Europe, from the demise of Late Antique traditions up to the Renaissance. In the context of a thematic survey, students are introduced to the terminology, methods, materials, subject matter and function of medieval art and architecture. Since the largest proportion of surviving materials is religious, this includes a firm grounding in the medieval Christian tradition and the nature of the prominent institutions of Church and state. Secular art is considered where possible or appropriate, and broader issues of material culture are explored.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.