2005/2006 Catalog
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Year 2005/2006
     
Fall Semester 2005
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Course Numbering System
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Administration
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Index
Course Listings/Descriptions

ARH-ART HISTORY

ARH 1010    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) Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 2050    Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Analyses the western aesthetic heritage within its cultural context from the birth of Greek art through the late Renaissance era. Required for all art majors. (General Studies Course: HUM/FA), (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg). Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 2051    Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary . . . . . 3(S)
Analyzes the Western aesthetic heritage within its cultural context from the seventeenth century to the present. Required of all art majors. Satisfies the lower division requirement, ARH 1050. (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg) and (General Studies Course: HUM/FA) Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 3803    Research and Writing about Art . . . . . 3(F,S)
Provides advanced instruction in the use of library resources and computerized data bases for researching a variety of topics in art. Addresses various applications of critical writing, with emphasis on formal analysis, comparative essays, and research papers. Required of all art majors. (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg)

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 4XXX        History of Photography . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The history of photography and how it documents, relates to, reflects, and shapes history, culture and the arts. Offered concurrently with ARH 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

ARH 4XX1        Aegean Bronze Age and Greek Art and Architecture . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 1010 or ARH 2050
Covers the development of art and architecture during both the Bronze Age in the Aegean area and the Iron Age in the ancient Greek world

ARH 4XX2        Etruscan and Roman Art and Architecture . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 1010 or ARH 2050
Covers the development of ancient art and architecture during both the Etruscan and Roman periods

ARH 4041    Outline of American Architecture . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 4042 or ARH 5046 or both ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
Examines the stylistic origins and technical developments of American Architecture from native constructions to contemporary buildings. Within this chronological framework, analyzes the adaptive application of the prevailing national style to regional circumstances and building types. Offered concurrently with ARH 5045; graduate students will be assigned additional work

ARH 4042    Outline of European Architecture . . . . . 3(F)
Examines the fundamental styles of European architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the technical evolution of design as a response to cultural heritage and the theoretical principles of master architects and builders. Offered concurrently with ARH 5046; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 4302    Late Renaissance Art in Italy . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
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. Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 4305    Early Italian Renaissance Art . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
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: Wrtg) Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 4430    Nineteenth Century European Art  . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
Focuses on the 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: Wrtg) Meets Multicultural requirement

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: Wrtg) Meets Multicultural requirement

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. Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 4590    Perspectives in Ancient and Non-Western Art . . . . . 3(S)
The changing interpretations of ancient and non-western art will be examined in the context of contemporary opinion. Topics in ancient art include the arts of prehistoric Europe, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. Emphasis will be on the non-western art styles of Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas

ARH 4653    Art and Archaeology of Mesoamerica . . . . . 3(SS)
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. Meets Multicultural requirement

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. Meets Multicultural requirement

ARH 4835    Museum/Gallery Studies Practicum . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: ARH 3830C
Continuing study of theoretical and practical aspects of museum/gallery management through placement in a non-profit 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 research 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 . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050, ARH 2051
Examines the changing perspectives and influences 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(F,S,SS)
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 5XXX        History of Photography Pending  Faculty Senate Approval . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The history of photography and how it documents, relates to, reflects, and shapes history, culture and the arts. Offered concurrently with ARH 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

ARH 5045    Outline of American Architecture . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ARH 4042 or ARH 5046 or ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
Examines the stylistic origins and technical developments of American Architecture from native constructions to contemporary buildings. Within this chronological framework, analyzes the adaptive application of the prevailing national style to regional circumstances and building types. Offered concurrently with ARH 4041; graduate students will be assigned additional work

ARH 5046    Outline of European Architecture . . . . . 3(F)
Examines the fundamental styles of European architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the technical evolution of design as a response to cultural heritage and the theoretical principles of master architects and builders. Offered concurrently with ARH 4042; graduate students will be assigned additional work

ARH 5314    Late Renaissance Art in Italy . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
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 2050 and ARH 2051
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    Nineteenth Century European Art . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: ARH 2050 and ARH 2051
Focuses on the 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(SS)
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(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: ARH 3830C
Continuing study of theoretical and practical aspects of museum/gallery management through placement in a non-profit 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