Da Vinci's Code
Professor Christopher Witcombe, Art History
ARTH 340 
FALL 2004 Thursdays 1:15-3:45
Are you intrigued by what the Da Vinci Code discusses and proposes concerning Mary Magdalen, the Gospels and Apocrypha, the Christian Church, the Holy Grail, and the art and writings of Leonardo da Vinci?
The course Da Vinci's Code examines the authenticity, truth, plausibility, and validity of the novel's claims in the context of Renaissance art and culture.
Contents & Schedule
TOPICS COVERED IN THE COURSE
Mary Magdalen, the Gospels, and the Church
Mary Magdalen, Life and Legend, and the Sacred Feminine
Leonardo da Vinci's Life, Art, and Writings
Meaning and Mystery in Renaissance Art
Myths, Legends, Cults, and Societies
The Occult, Magic, Nature, and the Universe
Ancient Wisdom, Hidden Knowledge, Mysteries, and Secrets
Parables and Allegories
Codes, Patterns, and Symbols
Numbers and Numerology
Sacred Geometry and Proportions
Prophecy and the Future
Fear and Faith
The Backlash Against Women
The Public Response to the Da Vinci Code
