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ARTH 304 - Baroque and Rococo Art

4 credits
This class concentrates on the work of the major painters, sculptors and architects of the 17th century, including Bernini, Caravaggio, Rubens, and Velazquez. French, Italian, Flemish, Netherlandish, and Spanish art is discussed in the context of historical events such as the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Attention is given to the growth of the city as artistic center with particular focus on: Rome, Paris, Amsterdam and Madrid. Related issues pertaining to the growth of the art market, the patron/artist relationship, the emergence of the female artist, and the “international” exchange of ideas are just some of the issues addressed in this course. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Breadth/Arts


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