RELI 4300 Sacred Images, Sacred Spaces

This course will look the intersection of religion with a range of material culture, art, and architecture. From cathedrals in Europe to Vodun altars in Haiti, we will discuss various elements of divine representation, historical importance, ritual function, and symbolism of some of the world’s most interesting and striking works and spaces. This course will provide brief overviews of religious traditions (e.g. Islam, Hinduism, Shinto, Buddhism, and so forth) as we engage those regions.

Credits

3