Undergraduate Art History
Undergraduate Art History
2007 Fall 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 BAROQUE ART
ARTHIST 315
An art lecture course covering the leading work in painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and The Netherlands from the Mannerist period to 1800. Slide illustrated. Usually offered spring term odd numbered years.
HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY ART TO 1945
ARTHIST 318
An investigation of the complex visual imagery generated by the social milieu from 1900 to 1945. Emphasis will be on origins, stylistic progressions, and experimental approaches with implications for today's movements. Offered fall term only.
GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY
ARTHIST 320
This is a lecture course that covers the History of Graphic Design from the invention of writing through the digital revolution. Topics include such areas as Postmodern Design, Multicultural Design, Corporate Design Systems.
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