ARTH 2360 Baroque and Rococo Art

This course examines the dynamic and visually arresting artistic production of the baroque and rococo periods, from approximately 1600 to 1800. The painting, sculpture, and architecture of both periods are studied in relation to their broader historical contexts, including religious and political upheaval, changes in the art market, innovative art theories and techniques, and patronage. Artists to be studied include Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Bernini, Velasquez, and Watteau. Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1200
Credits: 3.0