ARH-ART HISTORY
 

ARH 1010         Introduction to Art History          3

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

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

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 3XXX        Women in Art (Pending)               3

Investigates the history and issues surrounding the roles of women in the visual arts: women as artists, models, subjects, and patrons. Explores differences in the portrayal of women by both women and men artists. Includes assessment of women’s themes, materials, critical theory, and cultural identities.

ARH 3812         Research and Writing about Art          3

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). Credit cannot be received for both ARH 3812 and ARH 3803.

ARH 3830C       Museum/Gallery Studies          3

An introduction into some of the theoretical and practical aspects of museum/gallery management. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

ARH 4041         Outline of American Architecture           3

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

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 4112         Aegean Bronze Age and Greek Art and Architecture        3

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 4150         Etruscan and Roman Art and Architecture                 3

Prerequisite: ARH 1010 or ARH 2050.

Covers the development of ancient art and architecture during both the Etruscan and Roman periods.

ARH 4302         Late Renaissance Art in Italy                 3

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

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 4412         Nineteenth Century European Art         3

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. Credit cannot be received for both ARH4412 and ARH4430.

ARH 4450         Modern Art 1880-1950                   3

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

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

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 4652         Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Andes                3

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. Credit cannot be received for both ARH4652 and ARH4656.

ARH 4653         Art and Archaeology of Mesoamerica                3

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 4710         History of Photography            3

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 4835         Museum/Gallery Studies Practicum         3

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 (Pending)          1-3

Prerequisite: ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ARH 3803

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

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

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

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)          3

The history of photography and how it documents, relates to, reflects and shapes history, culture and the arts. Offered concurrently with ARH 4710; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

ARH 5045         Outline of American Architecture           3

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

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

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

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

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 4412; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

ARH 5465         Modern Art 1880-1950                   3

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 5482         Contemporary Art 1950 - Present            3

Central issues and concepts of contemporary movements in art. Offered concurrently with ARH 4470; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit cannot be received for both ARH5482 and ARH5477).

ARH 5658         Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Andes            3

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

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

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

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.