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AHVS324 - Ancient and Medieval Jewish Art

Description

An introductory survey of the visual and material culture of Judaism in Israel and among the communities of the Diaspora from the first century CE to the 16th century CE. Major topics of interest are: the architectural evolution of the synagogue; changing attitudes to the role of figural art in a religious context; the arts of the book; and the artistic interactions with the visual traditions of Christian and Muslim communities.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

HA 324

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of AHVS 324, HA 324.

Course offered by

Department of Art History and Visual Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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