AR350 Art and Architecture of Christian Rome
This course surveys the development of Christian art and architecture within the city of Rome, from approximately the 1st C.E. into the 17th century C.E. These historical periods were times of extensive theological development in the Church and the syntax of the arts and architecture (subject matter, composition, materials, technique) were effectively employed to instruct and inspire the faithful in Church orthodoxy. During these periods, notable patronage by the Church and private individuals produced the objects and monuments (the mosaics of Santa Maria Maggiore, the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, and the basilica of Saint Peter's) which inspire the viewer today.