ARTH 121 - Late Antique and Medieval Art, 300–1400

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FA, alternate years. ARTH 121 satisfies three hours of Calvin’s Core requirement for Arts and Rhetoric, introducing students to some of the most notable objects, images, and buildings produced in Europe, Asia, and Africa from around 300 to 1400. About two-thirds of the course will address Europe, with a third given to Asia and Africa. Religion and its cultural expressions—including ancient Roman polytheism, Christianity (in the East and West), Buddhism and Islam—anchor the content, though the course also consider court cultures, luxury goods, and international exchange. Not offered in 2022-23.