When looking at medieval art, it is important to recognize that the objects in a modern exhibition are taken out of their original context. Unlike much of the art produced in the intervening centuries ...

That “Temple,” represented as the Muslim shrine, is often surmounted by a crescent. Professor Berger teaches two medieval Art History courses. “Mysteries and Visions” begins with the art of the waning ...

A survey of the origins of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the prehistoric period through approximately 1300 CE. Works of art are discussed in their historical, cultural, and artistic ...

This module focuses on Japan’s medieval period, including the Kamakura (1185-1333), the Muromachi (1336-1573), and the Momoyama (1573-1603) shogunates. Photograph ...