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Czech Art & Architecture - 002


This course presents a survey of art and architecture in Prague and its environs – from the Middle Ages to the present – placed within the context of the main periods and movements of Western art history.

The course will be rooted in a discussion of the city of Prague, and students are encouraged through excursions and assignments to become acquainted with the city’s architecture, monuments and urban design.

Students will learn to analyse formal aspects of art and architectural styles (from Romanesque to modern) and will also be encouraged to investigate their sources and theoretical foundations.

Emphasis will be given to the historical and cultural context of art styles and movements. We will also look at art patronage in some key periods of Czech history to see how this reflects political, cultural and ideological change.

Classroom lectures will be combined with regular excursions to examine works of art and architecture at first hand. These will include architectural walking tours and visits to temporary exhibitions as well as the city's major art galleries.

Simon North

V43.9662.002

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Tue/Thu 1:30-2:50pm

Fall 2010
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