Medieval European Art: Diversity, Faith, and Power

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Three hours lecture per week Explores the diversity of the arts, architecture, and visual and material culture of Europe, Central and Western Asia, and North Africa, ca. 200-1400 CE. Examines artworks and objects created within polytheistic, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic contexts. Investigates the major social, political, religious, historical, and cross-cultural influences on the visual arts and architecture during this period and reflects on the roles of historical artworks in the contemporary world.