A survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting of Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Romanesque, and Gothic periods from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Emphasis on Hagia Sophia, Aachen Chapel, Saint Denis and the French cathedrals. Although class discussion is strongly encouraged, this is primarily a lecture course based upon the visual content of works of art presented by way of projected slides. Attendance is highly recommended for every class meeting.
Students are responsible for the content of all lectures and assigned reading materials.
University of Chicago Press, 1990. University of Chicago Press, 1990. For further bibliography, see attached Reserve Book List. These books, with their respective call numbers, are placed on the Reserve Section of the O'Leary Library. There will be one paper due December 2.