HISTART 394-001

Special Topics in the Humanities:
Heroes, Heroines, and Sinners of the Bible in Art

180 Tappan
TTH 10:00 - 11:30
3 Credit Lecture
This course fulfills the LSA Humanities distribution requirement

It goes without saying that the Bible exerted a tremendous impact upon European culture, but how did such famous masters as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt,and modern artists interpret biblical subjects and depict its men and women?This course focuses upon heroes and sinnersfrom the Bible, with emphasis also upon such female figures as Eve, Sarah, Rebecca, Dinah, Potiphar's wife, Delilah, and Esther, and such male figures as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Saul, David. Impressive biblical characters and their narratives will be studied in the context of the art and culture of Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. We will consult biblical text in relation to masterpieces of sculpture, painting and prints, as well as objects of material culture. Two campus field trips are planned.

Textbooks/Other Materials: none, readings on Canvas

HISTART Distribution Requirements: D. Europe and the US, A. Middle East, 3. Early Modern and 4. Modern and Contemporary

Course Requirements: Attend Seminar, class discussion, class presentations

Intended Audience: Undergraduate

Class Format: Lecture, class discussion, student presentations