Art History 310 - Metamorphosis in Ancient Art

'Parallels abound among the mythical stories depicted in ancient art and literature, but the nature of those correspondences remains elusive. The course compares artistic representations of popular love tales with texts and (records of) performance. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with visual modes of storytelling in the various media of sculpture, mosaic, fresco, and the minor arts. In which contexts did such stories appear, why, and what do we know about their reception among ancient viewers?'

Instructor Permission Required. Prereq: Courses in Art History, Classics, or Ancient History