HY 318 - The History of Venice through its Art and Architecture

1. Comprehend the principal styles, artists/architects, and masterpieces of Venetian art and architecture;
2. Understand the major economic, social, political and cultural trends in the history of Venice;
3. Analyze artwords and architecture in light of their economic, social, political, and cultural historic contexts;
4. Correlate major events in Venice’s history with the broader trends in both Italian and global history;
5. Understand the role played by the enviornment in the history, art, and culture of Venice as well as the impact of climatic changes on the future survivial of the city;
6. Synthesize an awareness of the interplay between the Venetian historical context and its art and architecture by creating a mulitmedia (either print or digital) journal of the own experiences in contemporary Venice.