ARTH 303: National Traditions

ARTH 303-002: Russian and Ukrainian Art
(Spring 2013)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Planetary Hall 212

Section Information for Spring 2013

Deeply rooted millennia-old Russian and Ukrainian art was dramatically shaped by the turbulent history of its land. This course will introduce the main stages in the evolution of Russian and Ukrainian art from ancient times to the twenty first century. We will examine Scythian art, medieval art of Kievan Rus, the rise of Moscow and its unique culture, the establishment of a new Russian capital Sankt Peterburg and its role in the creation of national art, etc. This course will also explore the role of major political and cultural figures--like Peter the Great, Leo Tolstoy, and others--in shaping the history of Russian and Ukrainian art. We will analyze the artistic heritage of many modern Russian artists--like Kandinsky, Malevich, Chagall, etc.--and their influence on the development of Western modern art. Discussing twentieth century Soviet art, we will closely investigate how the Stalinist terror destroyed and distorted many lives and artistic movements in the former USSR as well as how the collapse of the Communist regime inspired an unprecedented boom in the arts.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Studies traditions of art and architecture within a single selected country or historical region. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Arts
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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