ARTHIST 345

The Art of Majesty: Tudors and Stuarts


Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for ARTHIST 345.

Description

Considers the role of art, architecture and material goods in communicating magnificence and legitimising political power in Tudor and Stuart England. From royal palaces to rich garments, portraits to jewellery, this course highlights how such material culture was deeply political. Coverage includes Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Anne of Denmark and Charles I and artists and architects such as Hans Holbein, Marcus Gheeraerts, Anthony van Dyck and Inigo Jones.
 

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for ARTHIST 345.

Availability 2022

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s)  Natalie Bell
Miss Susannah Lyon-Whaley

Points

ARTHIST 345: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage II in Art History and 60 points passed

Restrictions

ARTHIST 245