AH 308 – ROME BEFORE THE RENAISSANCE

Rome ruled by medieval popes played a key historical role in the process of the formation of modern Europe. Ranging from the end of Imperial Roman art up to the work of Giotto, the course is intended as a detailed study of history and art of this millennium, with a specific emphasis on Rome, taking advantage of the city’s richness of medieval monuments and works of art: mosaics and paintings, sculptures and architecture.

The course aims to analyze the similarities and differences between the Roman artistic production and the art of the rest of Europe, the Byzantine East and other cultural contexts, for example the Islamic world, as well as within the larger framework of medieval culture and history.

The course includes a class excursion to Assisi.

Pre-requisites: A 100-level Art History course.

Students are responsible for all entry fees. An additional fee may be collected in the event of a required excursion.