ARTH2013

Northern Renaissance Art

Previously taught by: Sim Hinman WAN
6 credits

This course examines the art produced in the Low Countries, Germany, and France between about 1300 and 1550. Covering a range of artistic production including illuminated manuscripts, portraits, prints, and altarpieces, the course examines the period’s revolutionary technical innovations, intellectual concepts, and changes in attitudes toward the making and nature of art. While focusing on Renaissance art in different regions of northern Europe, we will also study its global connections.

100% coursework

One 1000-level Art History course

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“I think that this course covered the perfect amount of material, not rushing through different artists/themes etc and taking the time to look at each concept properly.”

ARTH2013 student, 2024-2025

“Really really enjoy taking the course. Love that the content was being taught in chronological order with a strong focus on artists and genres of arts! ”

ARTH2013 student, 2024-2025

“I like the pace of lecturing, very good explanation on art.”

ARTH2013 student, 2024-2025