JWST 326 - Synagogues, Churches, and Mosques: Sacred Art of the Medieval Mediterranean

FC ARHU

4 credits
The art and architecture of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Mediterranean from the first to the 15th century. We will study religious art typologically (e.g., what roles did religious buildings play?), through important works (e.g., the Great Mosque of Cordoba), sites (e.g., Jerusalem, Damascus, Rome, and Istanbul) and media (e.g., metalwork, textiles, and manuscripts). We will emphasize art’s contribution to contact, exchange, and conflict between the three religions, with particular attention to Spain.

Prerequisites: one introductory course in ARTH or RELG.

This course is cross-listed with ARTH-214