ART HISTORY
Associate Professor J. Long; Assistant Professor Wolff Students planning to go on to graduate school are urged to study at least one foreign language (preferably German) through the intermediate level. A major in art history requires the completion of ten units. These include: ARTH 146
ARTH 156
Three, 200-level Art History classes with one from each of the following areas: Ancient/Medieval; Renaissance/Baroque; American/19th & 20th Centuries Two Art History classes at or above the 300 level ARTH 456
Two electives: Electives may come from art history, from studio art, or from courses in another major that have been approved by the art history faculty. Art History Minor The minor in Art History is designed to give students a general experience of both the content and methods of art history. A minor in art history requires the completion of six units, including: ARTH 146
ARTH 156
Two, 200-level Art History classes, from different areas: Ancient/Medieval; Renaissance/Baroque; American/19th & 20th Centuries One Art History class at or above the 300 level One elective: Electives may come from art history, from studio art, or from courses in another major that have been approved by the art history faculty. 146 Survey of Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval A survey of representative monuments of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the crafts from ancient times through the medieval period. Non-Western art and culture will be paralleled where appropriate. The works of art will be considered in terms of their historical context, and ways of understanding visual evidence will be proposed. (1) 156 Survey of Art History II: Renaissance through Modern A survey of representative monuments of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the crafts from the Renaissance through the modern period. Non-Western art and culture will be paralleled where appropriate. The works of art will be considered in terms of their historical context, and ways of understanding visual evidence will be proposed. (1) 226 Greek and Roman Art An examination of the major works of art produced during the ancient Greek and Roman periods. Aspects of Greek and Roman thought, politics, religion, and patronage will be explored to explain the functions, styles, and themes of the art of these cultures.(1) 236 Medieval Art An exploration of the art produced in Europe from the 4th to the 14th centuries. The class will examine how visual culture reflects the political, social, and religious needs of different communities throughout the period. (1) 246 Italian Renaissance Art The study of Italian art from Giotto to Michelangelo. Aspects of Italian Renaissance culture and patronage will be explored in order to explain the styles and themes of the period. Where appropriate, the accomplishments of Northern Renaissance artists will be introduced. (1) 256 Baroque Art An examination of the major monuments of European art produced between 1600 and 1700. Aspects of Baroque culture and patronage will be explored in order to explain the styles and themes of the period. (1) 276 The Arts of the United States A historical and conceptual survey investigating American architecture, painting, crafts, and sculptures. (1) 296 20th-Century Art and Architecture An analysis of the main schools of modern art and architecture in Europe and America from the opening of the century to the 1980s.The various works of art will be approached in terms of cultural and critical contexts. (1) 291 Special Topics In Art History Selected studies in specialized art history areas. May be repeated for credit. (1) 336 Issues in Medieval Art An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (1) 346 Issues in Renaissance Art An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (1) 356 Issues in Baroque Art An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (1) 386 Issues in Modern Art
An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. (1) 391 Special Topics in Art History
Selected studies in specialized art history areas. May be repeated for credit. (1) 406 Independent Study and Research A program of advanced intensive study and experience in art history under the guidance of the art history staff. (1) 416 Art Internship Practical experience working in or with artistic organization as participant-observer, leading to the preparation of a report which describes and evaluates that organization’s activities. (1) 456 Research Seminar in Art History A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. Topics vary. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project A program of independent study culminating in the public presentation of a paper. (1/2, 1, 1/2) |