ARTH 151 - Reason and Revolution (GEKH)
An examination of the transition in political history, philosophy, art, literature and music from Puritan England and Louis XIV’s France to Napoleon. Team-taught by members of the Art and History departments.
Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)
Typically offered on an irregular basis
This inter-disciplinary course in history and art history is intended to introduce students to the works of art, philosophy and literature associated with a major turning point in European and world history, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It will offer students the opportunity to study the ideas that found their first political expression in the American Constitution, from their beginnings in the 17th century France and England through the turmoil of revolution and war. The course will encourage students to analyze and write about a variety of artistic, philosophical and literary works in a specific historical context, and to understand how political events influenced humanistic thought and how the humanities shaped political and social change.
Equivalent to ART151
Previously listed as ART151
Last Updated:
Course Rotation 9/2014
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