Humor, monstrosity, violence, and vernacular culture pervade the oeuvres of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, two of the most seminal artists of the Northern Renaissance. This course addresses the complexity of their oeuvres and the methodological problems raised in the interpretation of their enigmatic imagery, with a particular focus on the dissemination of their artistic personas in print. Prereqs: L01 113 or L01 215; one 300-level course in Art History preferred; or permission of instructor.
Course Attributes: FA AH; EN H; AS HUM; AH RB