This course will examine aspects of late antique and early medieval art from the later Roman Empire to ca AD 800 in an historical context. The focus will be on choices of architectural design, style and iconography, materials and techniques of production, lay and ecclesiastical patronage, and regional influences. Areas of special study will include the breakup of urban life, early Christian art and its variations throughout Europe, Anglo-Saxon and Viking art, the impact of Islam, and the continuing influence of Roman art and architecture during the Middle Ages.

2,000 word essay (40%), eight minute class presentation (25%) and 1,000 word take-home visual paper (35%).

Introduction to Art History ARTH1002 and Introduction to Modern Art ARTH1003 or Rome: from Republic to Empire HIST1019 and Illuminating the Dark Ages HIST1018 or Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome ANCH1012 or permission of the Convener.

ARTH2037 From Roman to Romanesque

* Milburn, R, Early Christian Art and Architecture,
* Elsner, J, Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph, Oxford
* Murray, P. & L., The Oxford Companion to Christian Art, Oxford;