London & Florence Program

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London: The City as Visual Text

Spring 2009
Instructor: Sarah Cochrane
Required course, 4 credits

Right: From a student project for London: The City as Visual Text. (Photo courtesy of Emily Hewes)
Below: Detail from St. Paul's Cathedral, London.

This course will examine the art and architecture of London while considering the political, religious, economic and social forces that shaped their creation and current function. Discussion of historical texts and visits to important buildings, neighborhoods and museums will trace the development of the English city from its ancient roots to the 20th century.

By the end of the course, students will be able to readily distinguish between Medieval Gothic and Gothic Revival buildings, as well as identify Elizabethan, Classical Revival and Postmodern architectural styles and recognize the role that each played in London’s history. While the main focus of the course will be architecture, other arts such as portrait painting and tomb sculpture will also be addressed.

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