Program Overview

Overview of the Cultural Intersections in the History of Art II Course

This part of the Cultural Intersections in the History of Art course examines the influence of different global cultures on the history of Western art from the medieval period to the twentieth century. Organised thematically, Dr Rachel Moss will consider how different factors such as religious conversion, trade, and the age of discovery impacted artistic styles and techniques and introduced new fashions to Western art and architecture.

Course Details

• The course is a lecture-only module comprising two lectures per week over one term, commencing in January 2025.
• The course is led by Dr Rachel Moss, an art and architectural historian with a particular interest in medieval Ireland.
• Her research has developed from doctoral studies in Romanesque architecture and sculpture to focus on the later medieval period, in particular the social context of medieval art and architecture.

Fees and Concessions

• The full rate for the course is €85.
• A concession rate of €60 is available to all those retired, over 65s, and those on a government pension/payment plan and the unwaged, including second- and third-level students.

Course Content

The course explores the influence of global cultures on Western art, covering topics such as:

• The impact of religious conversion on artistic styles
• The effects of trade on the introduction of new techniques and fashions
• The role of the age of discovery in shaping Western art and architecture

Application and Enrolment

• Enrolments and term dates will be updated on the School of Histories and Humanities website.
• Applications can be made online or by telephone.

Additional Information

• The course is part of the History of Art program at Trinity College Dublin.
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