Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Description
Course focuses on understanding the artistic productivity that was seen in Italy, Spain, and France in the 17th century. The emphasis is on exploring several basic historical problems raised by the art: What notions were current about the nature of art and its functions? What subjects were acceptable and what was the character of artistic imagery? Who were the patrons and what was the relationship between art and society?