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Section Information for Spring 2021
The period from the late 16th to the early 18th century was one of religious wars, political upheaval and economic transformations in Europe. This course examines how artists in the Netherlands, England and the German regions responded to those profound changes and created works that shaped the cultures of their time. We will study the celebrated paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens and their contemporaries, as well as prints, decorative arts and architecture. Topics include: the impact of religious strife on artistic production; the emergence of capitalism and a flourishing art market; the development of new genres; science and art; cross-cultural encounters and colonial expansion. Lectures and assignments are designed to help students situate works of art within their historical context and develop the skills of visual analysis, critical reading, and writing. ARTH 345 fulfills the Mason Core requirement in the Arts.
ARTH 345 DL1 is a distance education section taught asynchronously.
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Credits: 3
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