Art and Culture in the Multicultural Middle Ages
The term ‘Middle Ages’ evokes a harsh era of Christian prayers and limited travel. This course challenges that simplistic assumption.
It explores encounters between Islamic, Jewish, and Christian arts in Europe and around the Mediterranean. Themes include religious coexistence; the travels of objects and artists; and the origins and meanings of artistic materials. The course places art and architecture in their social and cultural contexts. It also considers some theoretical approaches to cultural contact and artistic exchange in an unexpectedly multicultural and dynamic time.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a written examination.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Contact
Study Councellor Art History
- Visiting address
Manne Siegbahn Buildings, house A Room: 255
Frescativägen 24F
