HISTART 62 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Idolatry
2 Dec 2016
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The topic is a work of art that you see in person. Berkeley art museum, de young, legion of honor. Go to one of these pictures and start answering the questions: you don"t even have to identify the figure in the painting, say literally what you see, images can be within the text. The problem with idolatry is that it makes you a slave to it: make sure the thing you"re worshipping is worth it. Marco polo was telling a story to someone in prison. We can"t look at it completely transparently. His father was in the business of trade. You"ll see the image and you"ll have to say the name, date, and artist. There will be a pdf released on monday. Final research paper or you create a project. Create a short list of possible things you could find interesting. You could make an exhibit in the museum! Just in general, leave the friday readings for after friday.
