Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

HART 574 - ART OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Long Title: THE VISUAL CULTURE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
Department: Art History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course will address the central role that art and visual culture played in the French Revolution. While engaging in a detailed study of the causes, progress and outcome of the Revolution we will pay attention to painting, prints, festivals and the wide range of visual culture that not only reflected the Revolution but helped fuel it. Graduate students will have extensive readings, a graduate discussion section in addition to the usual class meeting times. Three short reaction papers and a final original research seminar paper (15-20 pages) will also be required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HART 374. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HART 574 if student has credit for HART 374.