Dear collective wisdom,

 

A religious studies professor is teaching a course entitled “Empire and Apocalypse.”  One of the assignments involves discussing a work of apocalyptic art.  He has selected a small group that includes:

·         Hieronymus Bosch, “St. John on Patmos”

·         William Blake, “The Whore of Babylon”

·         Albrecht Dürer, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”

·         Trier Apocalypse

·         El Greco, “The Opening of the Fifth Seal”

 

Since art history is neither the subject nor specialty for this professor or his students, he is trying to find an introductory text (6-10 pages) to each of these works.  Most sources we have found so far have very brief descriptions although I have been able to find potential articles or book sections for a couple of them.  What I am wondering is if anyone has suggestions for specific resources we should consult.

 

Thank you,

mar

 

Martha González Palacios  |  Art & Architecture Librarian | 541.346.8785 | Architecture & Allied Arts Library | University of Oregon

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