ARH 295-01 - Special Topic: Art of Global Renaissance Europe

4 credits (Fall)

The 15th to 17 centuries in Europe was a crucial moment that heralded modern colonialism, globalization, and nationalism. In this class, we will revisit the pillar concepts of Renaissance European art, such as nude, antiquarianism, humanism, and collecting, through the transnational lens. We will identify the impact of cultural exchange in making and perceiving paintings, prints, sculptures, and decorative arts, focusing on the Holy Roman Empire, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. The class will address these nations’ actual contacts and imagined representations among themselves and with South America, West Africa, the Ottoman Empire, and the Safavid Empire.

Prerequisite: ARH 103 with grade S, C, or better.
Instructor: Kim