ARTH 102: Symbols and Stories in Art

ARTH 102-001: Symbols/Stories in Western Art
(Spring 2012)

12:30 PM to 01:20 PM MWF

Innovation Hall 132

Section Information for Spring 2012

This course provides an overview of the narratives that have had the greatest impact on the Western tradition—stories from Greek and Roman mythology and the Bible.In an art history course however, these stories do not exist outside of their artistic embodiment. Consequently, we will also address iconography, the branch of the history of art which is concerned with the meaning of works.The Italian Renaissance is rich in meaningful iconographic imagery which is firmly rooted in both a classical antique and a Christian heritage. We will begin with an introduction to iconographic methodology and the language of symbols, such as attributes, personifications, and allegories. Then we will investigate six specific themes or concepts with an analysis of images, stories, allegories, motifs, and context: creation, cosmic architecture, the body and sexuality, power and politics, the hero, and mortality and immortality. This course meets the General Education Arts requirement.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduces themes and imagery in art. Approaches and traditions to explore vary with the instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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