Art History and Visual Culture

Month: August 2011

  • Irvin Unger to Speak

    The Art History Department and Jewish Studies invites you to a lecture by Irvin Ungar Arthur Szyk: Miniature Paintings and Modern Illumination This illustrated presentation examines the long and varied career of the 20th century artist Arthur Szyk, from the rich illuminations of his Paris period to his World War II political art to limited…

  • New Art History Course Offering Fall 2011

    ArtH 264 Islam from Spain to Russia and China: Art, Philosophy, and Politics in the Medieval World Ali Humayun Akhtar T Th 4:40-6:00 PM This course examines the encounter of Islam with cultures and civilizations from Spain to Russia and China 800-1750 by exploring the  history of art, architecture, and material culture. The course examines…

  • In God We Trust: Chinese Contemporary Christian Art

    Co-curated by Patricia Karetzky and Daozi, essay by Wang Yun September 1-30, 2011 The Woods Lecture by Patricia Karetzky, Thursday, September 1, 2011, 5:00 pm Opening Reception to follow.