ARH 295-01 - Special Topic: Art and Identity in Medieval Iberia and the Spanish Empire

4 credits (Spring)

For nearly 800 years Christians, Muslims, and Jews interacted in Iberia, negotiating shifting identities informed by myth-making and cultural memory embodied in art and architecture. These identities and their associated artistic traditions were exported to Spain’s colonies where they continued to evolve to suit their new cultural contexts. This class will examine visual expressions of identity from the 8th century through early Spanish colonialism in the Americas and the continued relevance of these expressions today.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Instructor: Crites