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Paris, France - Course Descriptions - Ancient Art and Architecture

Course Information

Subject: Art History (ARTH)
Number: 211
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: AH100 or by permission

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 60 contact hours, 4 semester credits, 6 quarter credits

Availability

The specific availability for this course is not currently known. If you would like to know if this course will be offered during your session, please contact us.

Summary

Introduces first the specific contributions of Greek art to the Western tradition. Then presents the diversification of these achievements in the Etruscan civilization and in the Hellenistic age. Examines how the Romans absorbed, continued, and creatively transformed Greek and Etruscan art and passed the ancient heritage on to medieval and early modern Europe.

Full Description

Introduces first the specific contributions of Greek art to the Western tradition. Then presents the diversification of these achievements in the Etruscan civilization and in the Hellenistic age. Examines how the Romans absorbed, continued, and creatively transformed Greek and Etruscan art and passed the ancient heritage on to medieval and early modern Europe.

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Ancient Art and Architecture

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