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FINA-A 480 Russian Art
Instructor: Janet Kennedy
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday 2:30pm-4:00pm
Course Description:
Since its 11th-century beginnings, Russian art has served a variety of purposes that range from the lofty religious tradition of icon painting to the "paradise on earth" of the Moscow metro system. Russian art, like Russian history, has been distinguished by sudden, radical changes of direction and by a whole-hearted pursuit of utopian ideas. The class will deal with the evolution of Russian art from the 12th century to the present, emphasizing the last 100 years and exploring the political context within which artworks functioned.
What is the Main Assignment?
Requirements:
3 exams (2 in-class during the semester, final exam in take-home format), readings will be posted via e-reserve. The course is open to students with some background either in art history or in Russian history and culture (junior, senior, or graduate student status strongly recommended). Those wishing to add one credit hour so that the course is consistent with requirements for art history majors may sign up for one credit hour of A495, which will be earned by writing a term-paper approximately 10 pages in length. For other possibilities, please speak with Janet Kennedy.
Russian Art Resources
Need help with your research? Contact:
Emilee Mathews, Interim Head of the Fine Arts Library for a research appointment or email the staff at the Fine Arts Library.
Additional Library Contacts:
Wookjin Cheun, Librarian for Slavic and East European Studies
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