FIA301 : Masterpieces of Art
Description:
An exploration of the making of masterpieces and the development of genres in European art (religious, mythological, portraiture, landscape, the nude, etc.) through paintings in London’s superb National Gallery. Exploration continues “behind” the masterpieces: London’s outstanding array of museums and galleries constitutes the basis for further discussion of major art-historical themes (restoration and conservation, artists’ houses and education, patrons and collectors, taste and connnoisseurship, fakes and forgeries, etc.). During weekly visits, students will test theories put forward in class in front of original art works. Not open to students taking FIA 305 or FIA 400.1, except for FIA majors or minors by permission.
Available Locations:
England
Semester(s) Offered:
Offered: Spring, Fall
Credits:
3