… beginnings of the Renaissance. The monumental arts and the diverse minor arts of the Middle Ages are presented within the social, religious, and political frameworks of lands as varied as France and Denmark, Spain and Turkey. Stylistic and … pre-Colonial past to the contemporary era with a focus on the social, political, economic, and philosophical conditions that have resulted in a culturally diverse artistic tradition. The contributions and influences of immigrants, Native … world from the Renaissance to the present. Students discuss art in its socio-political context, focusing on factors that impacted the role of women in patronage and production. They investigate methodological approaches, master art …