Art in the Age of Enlightenment, 1750-1800

FAIN: FS-10064-75

New York University (New York, NY 10012-1019)
Horst W. Janson (Project Director: January 1975 to present)

To achieve a better understanding of one of the crucial periods of transition in the history of art, in relation to the momentous changes that took place in philosophy, science, technology, and politics during the latter half of the 18th century. The seminar will give a richer and more balanced perspective on the origins of modern art.