ARH 1050 Introduction to Art History . . . . . 3(F,S)
Surveys the key monuments of Western art and architecture from the upper
Paleolithic period to the modern era. Not open to art majors. (General Studies
Course: HUM/FA)
ARH 2051 Art History Survey II: Greek to Renaissance
Art . . . . . 3(S)
Analyzes the western aesthetic heritage within its cultural context from the
origins of Greek art through the late Renaissance era. Required for all art
majors. Satisfies the lower division requirement, ARH 1050. (Gordon Rule Course:
Writing) and (General Studies Course: HUM/FA)
ARH 2401 Art History Survey I: Ancient Western and
Non-Western Worlds . . . . . 3(S)
Analyzes the major artistic developments of Western art from cave painting
through Egyptian and Near Eastern art. Investigates the aesthetic heritage of
Africa, Asia, and the New World. Required for all art majors. Satisfies the
lower division requirement, ARH 1050. (General Studies Course: HUM/FA)
ARH 2411 Art History Survey III: Baroque to
Contemporary Art . . . . . 3(F)
Analyzes the western aesthetic heritage within its cultural context from the
seventeenth century to the present. Required for all art majors. Satisfies the
lower division requirement, ARH 1050. (General Studies Course: HUM/FA) Credit
may not be earned in both ARH 2410 and ARH 2411.
ARH 3803 Research Methods in Art . . . . . 1(CALL DEPT)
Provides advanced instruction in the use of library resources for
researching topics in art. Required for all art majors.
ARH 3804 Writing about Art . . . . . 1(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: ARH 3803.
Addresses various applications of critical writing, with emphasis on formal
analysis, comparative essays, and research papers. Required for art history and
BFA majors.
ARH 3830C Museum/Gallery Studies . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
An introduction into some of the theoretical and practical aspects of
museum/gallery management. Material and supply fee will be assessed.
ARH 4302 Late Renaissance Art in Italy . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2401.
Examines the achievements of Italian artists and architects during the
Cinquecento, including the art of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian,
Bramante and other noted masters. Offered concurrently with ARH 5314; graduate
students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 4305 Early Italian Renaissance Art . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2411.
Examines the growth of the Italian Renaissance style in architecture, sculpture
and painting from the late Dugento to the end of the Quattrocento. Offered
concurrently with ARH 5315; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
(Gordon Rule Course: Writing)
ARH 4430 The Age of Revolution 1760-1880 . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2401.
Conflict between revolutionary and conservative forces in European art from
Neo-Classicism through Impressionism. Offered concurrently with ARH 5440;
graduate students will be assigned additional work. (Gordon Rule Course:
Writing)
ARH 4450 Modern Art 1880-1950 . . . . . 3(S)
Major ideas that formulated the modern movements from Post-Impressionism to
Abstract Expressionism. Offered concurrently with ARH 5465; graduate students
will be assigned additional work. (Gordon Rule Course: Writing)
ARH 4470 Contemporary Art 1950 - Present . . . . .
3(SS)
Central issues and concepts of contemporary movements in art. Offered
concurrently with ARH 5477; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 4653 Art and Archaeology of Mesoamerica . . . . .
3(F)
Cultural and artistic heritage of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica through a study
of surviving artifacts and excavated sites. Offered concurrently with ARH 5659;
graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be earned in
both ARH 4655 and ARH 4653.
ARH 4656 Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Andes . . .
. . 3(SS)
Cultural and artistic heritage of the pre-Columbian Andean region through a
study of surviving artifacts and excavated sites. Offered concurrently with ARH
5658; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 4835 Museum/Gallery Studies Practicum . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 3830C.
Continuing study of theoretical and practical aspects of museum/gallery
management through placement in a nonprofit museum or gallery. Students
participate in full range of activities available in the setting, but are also
expected to complete a specific museum/gallery project. Offered concurrently
with ARH 5836; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is
required.
ARH 4900 Readings in Art History . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Critical examination of the major studies that shaped past and current
opinion in an area of art history elected by the students. Advanced students
only. Permission is required.
ARH 4910 Research in Art History . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Provides the advanced art history student with an opportunity to design and
execute an original research project, one which ideally leads to publication or
implementation. Two 4000 level art history courses and completion of all basic
surveys are required prior to taking this course. Permission is required.
ARH 4930 History of Art History Seminar . . . . .
1(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051, ARH 2401, and ARH 2411.
Corequisite: ARH 3803 and ARH 3804.
Examines the changing perspectives and influence that have affected the
discipline, from Vasari's biographical approach to the post-structuralism of the
New Art History. Required for art history majors.
ARH 4955 Museum, Gallery, or Foreign Study Program . .
. . . 1-6 (CALL DEPT)
Deeper understanding of works of art through a direct study of originals.
Credit may be given for independent study or course work completed at recognized
museums, galleries, foreign universities, or study-abroad programs. Advanced
students only. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is
required.
ARH 5314 Late Renaissance Art in Italy . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2401.
Examines the achievements of Italian artists and architects during the
Cinquecento, including the art of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian,
Bramante and other noted masters. Offered concurrently with ARH 4302; graduate
students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5315 Early Italian Renaissance Art . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2411.
Examines the growth of the Italian Renaissance style in architecture, sculpture
and painting from the late Dugento to the end of the Quattrocento. Offered
concurrently with ARH 4305; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5440 The Age of Revolution 1760-1880 . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2051 and ARH 2401.
Conflict between revolutionary and conservative forces in European art from
Neo-Classicism through Impressionism. Offered concurrently with ARH 4430;
graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5465 Modern Art 1880-1950 . . . . . 3(S)
Major ideas that formulated the modern movements from Post-Impressionism to
Abstract Expressionism. Offered concurrently with ARH 4450; graduate students
will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5477 Contemporary Art 1950 - Present . . . . .
3(SS)
Central issues and concepts of contemporary movements in art. Offered
concurrently with ARH 4470; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5658 Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Andes . . .
. . 3(SS)
Cultural and artistic heritage of the pre-Columbian Andean region through a
study of surviving artifacts and excavated sites. Offered concurrently with ARH
4656; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5659 Art and Archaeology of Mesoamerica . . . . .
3(F)
Cultural and artistic heritage of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica through a study
of surviving artifacts and excavated sites. Offered concurrently with ARH 4653;
graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ARH 5836 Museum/Gallery Studies Practicum . . . . .
3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 3830C.
Continuing study of theoretical and practical aspects of museum/gallery
management through placement in a nonprofit museum or gallery. Students
participate in a full range of activities available in the setting, but are also
expected to complete a specific museum/gallery project. Offered concurrently
with ARH 4835; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is
required.
ARH 6913 Research in Art History . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Provides the graduate student in the humanities interdisciplinary program an
opportunity to explore, develop and present an original research project in art
history. Two 5000 level art history courses and permission are required.