ATH 344 - Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque

1. Describe the creative process and the role of the imagination and aesthetic judgment in works of High Renaissance art in Italy, 16th-century Italian Mannerism, and 17th-century Baroque art in Italy, France, Spain, England, Flanders, and Holland.
2. Evaluate the scholarly work of other art historians writing about their topic of works of art from a specific period and genre.
3.  Compose a well-organized research paper that effectively communicates an understanding and knowledge of art history, including an awareness of art historical terms, concepts, and issues from the period of our focus.