The idea of the “Western Canon” is a powerful force in academia and the popular conception of ancient art. This […] Read More
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1200 B.C.E. Dear Diary, It has been a stressful time here in Pylos for many years, and it only seems […] Read More
Why did millions of Americans stand in line for up to five hours to catch a glimpse of an ancient […] Read More
A story about the development of naturalism. Pay attention to the dates as you do the readings. What are they […] Read More
For centuries, the classical world — and especially Rome — has been the go-to model when nations and leaders wanted […] Read More
One of the most innovative and beautiful buildings in the world has meant many things to many people over the […] Read More
Another one of the world’s most spectacular buildings, that is also hotly contested. How is this debate similar to, and […] Read More
Medieval Europe was far more “multi-cultural” than we often assume. Here are some of the images we’ll be looking at. […] Read More
Some European and American scholars are just starting to recognize that the cosmopolitanism that we looked at last time encompassed […] Read More
What solution did Jack Builder invent that prevented the high upper walls of Kingsbridge cathedral from cracking? Here are some […] Read More
This course is predicated on a number of questionable assumptions — a coherent thread that ties together artistic production and […] Read More
