Welcome
Instructor: Prof. Sarah Cantor
Email: scantor [at] umd.edu
About this course
This course introduces students to art and material culture from the fifteenth through eighteenth centuries in Europe and beyond. The focus will be on the expansion of scientific knowledge and the resulting philosophical and artistic responses that occurred during the age of exploration as Europeans encountered new cultures and lands. The website includes a timeline and mapping feature to show the various works covered in the class. Students will contribute to the website and develop exhibitions based on the materials.