ART 4605: Art in the Age of Enlightenment
4 advanced liberal arts credits
This class examines the history of art during the Age of Enlightenment (1600-1800), a time marked by revolutions in science, industry, philosophy, and the declaration of human rights. Students will learn about artists who grappled with the image of a changing world, picturing what was before inconceivable: a surgeon publicly dissecting a human body, a former slave turned politician, etcetera. Throughout the semester, students will critically assess how art shaped the founding ideologies of our modern world.
Prerequisites: Any combinations of 2 intermediate liberal arts (HSS, LTA, CSP)