Art History

 

Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

 

ART HISTORY 204
Survey of Asian Art (5)

Students are introduced to the art and architecture of India, China, Korea and Japan. This course gives an overview of Asian art with a concentration on individual nations/cultures, specific period styles and representative artists. Prerequisite: Completion or enrollment in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 210
Japanese Art History (5)

This course offers a comprehensive study into the art, architecture and crafts of Japan. Art and artists of Japan are examined as well as the religion, politics, and economics that shaped their cultural eras. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100, placement in ENGL& 101 or Instructor permission. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 224
Survey of Ancient Western Art (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from prehistory through to the Roman Empire and the Early Christian/Byzantine periods. Emphasis is on how art forms have been influenced by significant events, beliefs, and customs. Students evaluate contributions of the arts of specific cultures. Previously ARTH 201. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 100 or placement in ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 224W
Survey of Ancient Western Art (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from prehistory through to the Roman Empire and the Early Christian/Byzantine periods. Emphasis is on how art forms have been influenced by significant events, beliefs, and customs. Students evaluate contributions of the arts of specific cultures. Previously ARTH 201W. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 100 or placement in ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 225
Survey of Western Art, Medieval-Baroque/Rococo (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from the Early Medieval period to the 17th century Baroque/Rococo period in Europe. They learn art historical methodologies to evaluate how art and architecture have been influenced by significant events, beliefs, and traditions. Previously ARTH 202. Prerequisite; Completion of ENGL 100 or placement inENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 225W
Survey of Western Art, Medieval-Baroque/Rococo (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from the Early Medieval period to the 17th century Baroque/Rococo period in Europe. They learn art historical methodologies to evaluate how art and architecture have been influenced by significant events, beliefs, and traditions. Previously ARTH 202W. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 or placement in ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 226
Survey of Western Art-Modern/Post Modern (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from the late 18th century to the 21st century, the works of major artists, plus the development of new media in the post modern world. Topics range from 18th century NeoClassicism to Pop, Performance, Earthworks and Installations. Previously ARTH 203. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 or placement in ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 226W
Survey of Western Art-Modern/Post Modern (5)

Students study Western art and architecture from the late 18th century to the 21st century, the works of major artists, plus the development of new media in the post modern world. Topics range from 18th century NeoClassicism to Pop, Performance, Earthworks and Installations. Previously ARTH 203W. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 or placement in ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

ART HISTORY 292
Special Topics in Art History (2)

Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Art History. Previously ARTH 282.

ART HISTORY 293
Special Topics in Art History (3)

Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Art History. Previously ARTH 283.

ART HISTORY 295
Special Topics in Art History (5)

Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Art History. Previously ARTH 285.

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