German Art History

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This course examines the history of Western visual art (with an emphasis upon German art) from the Renaissance through the late twentieth century. The major periods and styles of Western and German art will be examined, including Renaissance art, Baroque and Rococo art, Neo-Classical and Romantic art, Biedermeier art, Realism and Impressionism, Expressionism, Nazi-era art, and post-World War II German art. Emphasis is placed upon the definition of concepts inherent in Western art; the various social, political, and economic forces that have shaped Western art; and the specific social, political, and economic forces that have shaped German art since the Renaissance.