Overview
A detailed study of painting and related arts in the Netherlands, ca. 1580-1700. Developments in style and the growth of subject types such as genre, portraiture, landscape, and still life are examined in the cultural context of life in the Dutch Republic, with particular attention to the achievements of artists such as Rembrandt, Hals, and Vermeer.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
- Discuss the significance of the social, religious and political factors that shaped 17th-century Dutch art
- Discuss the various genres in which 17th-century Dutch artists worked: history painting, portraiture, genre painting, landscape and architectural painting, still-life painting
- Describe the course of Rembrandt’s career and his influence on the art of the period
- Identify key artists, their styles and artistic interests
Additional Information
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.