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ARTH 214 Antiquity and Nature in Renaissance Art, 1300-1500 Units: 3.00
An exploration of art and architecture in Italy and northern Europe, from the dawn of the Renaissance in Florence to Leonardo's Last Supper. This course explores the revival of ancient styles and themes, the influence of the study of nature, and encounters with the world beyond the borders of Europe.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of the Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify significant works of art and architecture from the period 1300-1500 in Italy, France and Flanders, and describe their characteristics.
- Describe and analyze the concept of the Renaissance as an art historical period and an intellectual idea.
- Critically examine visual and written source material pertinent to the art historical developments of the period 1300-1500.
- Assemble research beyond the required course readings on pertinent topics using Queen's libraries, their databases and other available resources.
- Compose short essays in your own words to express an understanding of the art historical material and thematic concepts of the course.
- Work actively to improve English writing skills and essay style so that writing is clear and grammatically correct, as appropriate to second year university.