Undergraduate Art History
Undergraduate Art History
2003 Spring Term
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SURVEY OF WESTERN ART - ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL
ARTHIST 201
An investigation of major works of art in painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor related arts from prehistoric times to the late middle ages. Emphasis on the relationship between art and culture. Students develop skills in artistic analysis. Slide illustrated.
SURVEY OF WESTERN ART - RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT
ARTHIST 202
An investigation of major works in painting, sculpture, architecture, and related arts from the late Italian Renaissance to the present. Students develop skills in artistic analysis. Slide illustrated.
HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ART
ARTHIST 311
This course is designed to cover Greek and Roman art and architecture from pre-classical times to the late Roman Empire. Students are introduced to classical archaeology, technology, style, and iconography. Vase painting, architecture, and sculpture are emphasized in the context of the development of the classical tradition. Usually offered spring term odd numbered years.
HISTORY OF 19TH CENTURY ART
ARTHIST 316
A slide illustrated lecture course examining major social, scientific and technical factors affecting stylistic progressions in painting, photography, architecture and sculpture during the nineteenth century. European art movements will be the principal concern of the course. Usually offered fall term.
CONCEPTS IN ART SINCE 1945
ARTHIST 319
A course designed to study the complex developments in art since 1945. Emphasis will be placed on experimental concepts, their evolution and their manifestations in today's society. Offered spring term only.
ART THEORY
ARTHIST 420
An advanced course dealing with the theoretical concerns of the visual arts. The course treats art in its relation to current philosophical thought, and also discusses aesthetics and the nature of art. For Art Department majors and minors. Offered spring term only.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ARTHIST 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree. Prereq: Consent of instructor