FAH271H5F Art of the Medieval North
Examines the art and architecture of Northern Europe from ca. 400 to 1400 AD. Establishes the importance of Celtic and "Barbarian" visual culture as distinct from Roman and Mediterranean, and examines various moments when these cultures clashed or were aligned. Assesses early medieval, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, and Gothic art, including architecture, sculpture, metalwork, and manuscripts, along with medieval documents and modern art historical texts. [24L, 12T]
Exclusion: FAH102Y5, 261H1, 262H1 (before 2005-6), 263H1, FAH215H1, FAH216H1
Recommended Preparation: VST100H5, VST101H5, FAH105H5/FAH202H5, FAH267H5
Examines the history of photography in Euro-American visual culture and explores how this medium of mass communication has transformed our perceptions and conceptions of art, society, and culture over the past two centuries. Reviews key imagemakers and areas of production concluding with impact of digital imaging. [24L]
Prerequisite: VST100H5, VST101H5 or VCC201H5/CCT201H5/FAH201H5