Art of the Medieval World

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This is a chronological and geographical survey of the major masterpieces of the Middle Ages in Europe and the Near East, from the Early Christian frescoes in the Roman catacombs to the soaring Gothic cathedrals of St. Denis and Chartes (c. 250 to 1250). The course examines the style, iconography and symbolic meaning of medieval artworks and places them within their historical, socio-political and cultural contexts. The visual cultures of Byzantium and Islam and their interactions with the Latin West are also investigated. Course fee required.