RUSS 3530 Survey of Russian Art

RUSS 3530 Survey of Russian Art
Survey of Russian Art
An introduction to the art and architecture of Russia, from the 12th century to the present. The first part of the course deals with the medieval period (church architecture, icons, frescoes). The second part begins with the assimilation of western European styles during the 17th century, and concludes with a survey of current developments in Russia. No knowledge of Russian required.
credit hours: 3