Visual Art in the Context of Russian Culture (278-1-1)

Topic

Icons

Instructors

Nina Gurianova
847/491-2937
1880 Campus Dr. #3365
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm and by appointment

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This year we focus on the phenomena of Christian Orthodox icons, from Byzantine through contemporary era, in the dual contexts of Russian and European cultures; topics directly related to iconography and iconology, as well as interconnections among visual arts, literature, religion, and political history.

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration is reserved for Slavic Majors or Minors only.