VIS 121BChurch and Mosque: Medieval Art and Architecture between Christianity and Islam
This course surveys the changes in art and architecture caused by the rise of new religions after the ancient world demise, a period of upheaval and contention often known as the “Clash of Gods.” How did Christianity come to dominate Europe with its churches and monasteries and then Islam with its mosques in the Middle East and North Africa? Studying the role of religion in the formation of artistic styles will show a dynamic interaction between the visual cultures of Christianity and Islam. Recommended preparation: VIS 20.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (1)
- Visual Arts (Art History/Criticism) (B.A.)