Sep 27, 2024

2013-2014 Academic Catalog

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RLST 055 CM - Visual Judaism

The course examines history of Judaism through the lens of its visual culture, particularly art and architecture. Media such as Jewish sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, ceremonial objects, synagogues, and monuments have often been employed to express central beliefs and to affirm Jewish identity, particularly as minorities interacting with and confronting dominant societies. HRT II.

Instructor: G. Gilbert

Please refer to the course schedule on the Scripps Portal for current course offerings and details.