PROGRAMS- Art History, Art Theory and Criticism, and Museology Courses (ARTH)

Prerequisite for enrollment in the 300-400 series of art history courses taken for art credit is either Art 271 and 272, or passing a proficiency test. Art 100, 151, and 401 do not fulfill the art history requirement for art majors.

170 Introduction to the Visual Arts:

3 hours. An introductory examination of issues, ideas, and contemporary practices in the visual arts.

271 Survey of Art History I:

3 hours. Art from the prehistoric period to the close of the Middle Ages. General Education Credits [GE89: C2,D1; GE2000: Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies-Elective]

272 Survey of Art History II:

3 hours. Art from the Renaissance to the present. May be taken without 271. General Education Credits [GE89: C2,D1; GE2000: Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies-Elective]

371 History of Art:

Survey of the Twentieth Century : 3 hours. An introductory survey of the history of developments in architecture, painting, sculpture, and the allied arts in the Twentieth Century. General Education Credits [GE89: C2,D1; GE2000: Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies-Elective]

373 Women Artists:

3 hours. An introductory survey of women artists from the medieval period until the present day, with emphasis on the role, status, biography, and particular problems faced by women artists during various cultural periods and the twentieth century. General Education Credits [GE89: C3; GE2000: Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies-Elective]

374 History of Architecture:

3 hours. The development of Western architecture from the ancient world to the present. General Education Credits[GE89: C2,D1; GE2000: Literary, Artistic, and Philosophical Studies-Elective]

382 Seminar in Art Theory and Art Criticism:

2 hours. Lectures and discussions on topics dealing with art theory and art criticism. Required for B.F.A. majors. Prerequisite: at least one art history course or consent of instructor.

388 Introduction to African Art:

3 hours. This course will introduce students to the multi-faceted arts of Africa, from traditional forms to contemporary artistic manifestations. Students will be introduced to the broad spectrum of works, issues, practices, and belief systems which are often radically different from those with which they are familiar but which challenge their perception of the visual arts and their definition of aesthetics. (Also listed as African and African American Studies 334.) General Education Credits [GE89: C3; GE2000: Multicultural Studies-International Cultures]

389 Survey of African American Art:

3 hours. This course traces the development of Black art from its ancient roots in Africa through the Caribbean to Antebellum America and the Harlem Renaissance. Its emphasis is on the philosophical, cultural, and stylistic tenets, which continue to inspire Black artists in the diaspora. (Also listed as African and African American Studies 331.) General Education Credits [GE89: E3; GE2000: Multicultural Studies-U.S. Diversity]

*406 Black Art in the Twentieth Century:

3 hours. Focuses on the influence of Black thought and its impact on the visual arts of the twentieth century. Covers the period from the Negro Renaissance of the twenties through the Black arts movement of the mid-sixties, concludes with contemporary trends and directions. (Also listed as African and African American Studies 431.)

*470 Ancient Art:

3 hours. Great monuments (architecture, sculpture, painting) of the ancient Egyptians and the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, the Aegean Islands, and Greece.

*471A The Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece:

3 hours. The art and architecture of ancient Greece, covering the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Relevant historical, political, and humanistic influences are discussed as they pertain to the art of this great civilization.

*471B Etruscan/Roman Art:

3 hours. The art and architecture of ancient Etruria and Rome. Relevant historical, political, and humanistic influences are discussed as they pertain to the art of these important civilizations.

*472 Early Medieval Art:

3 hours. European architecture, sculpture, and painting (especially manuscript illumination) of the early Christian, Carolingian, and pre-Romanesque eras.

*474A The Early Renaissance in Italy:

3 hours. Painting, sculpture, and architecture in Italy from the fourteenth to the late fifteenth century. Historical, political, and humanistic influences are covered.

*474B The High Renaissance and Mannerism:

3 hours. The evolution of Italian art from Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo through the sixteenth century, including painters, sculptors, and architects in Florence, Rome, Venice, and Northern Italy.

*475 Baroque and Rococo Art:

3 hours. Baroque style in Italy, Holland, Flanders, Germany, France, England, and Spain. Concentration will be on a particular area or movement and will vary from year to year.

*478 Art of the Nineteenth Century:

3 hours. Western art from the French Revolution to the Post-Impressionists. Classicism, Romanticism, revival styles, Realism, and Impressionist art are included.

*479A Modern Art from 1880-1920:

3 hours. A coordinated study of the visual arts and their interrelationships during the early modern period.

*479B Modern Art from 1920-1945:

3 hours. A coordinated study of the visual arts since 1920. Topics include painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and film.

*479C Modern Art--Post-World War II Developments:

3 hours. Developments in architecture, painting, sculpture, and the allied arts. Especially designed for art students.

*480 Sociocultural Aspects of Art:

3 hours. The relation of art forms, styles, techniques, and systems to the sociocultural milieu. May be repeated once for credit, assuming a change in topic. Prerequisites: 271 and 272.

*481 Connoisseurship and Museum Management:

3 hours. Survey of artistic taste and factors contributing to museum collections and the use of museums as a resource for education and research.

482 Seminar in Art Theory and Art Criticism:

3 hours. Presentation of papers and discussion on selected topics. Can be repeated once for credit. Required for B.S. studio majors. Prerequisite: at least one art history course or consent of instructor.

*483 Seminar in Art History:

3 hours. Selected topics in art, architecture, and design. Topics will vary from semester to semester. The seminar may be repeated once for credit, assuming a change in topic. Prerequisites: 479B, 479C, or consent of instructor.

485 Individual Study in Art History and Art Criticism:

1-6 hours. The study of art history and criticism under the supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

*489 Topics in African Art:

3 hours. A study of the multilayered levels of meanings in the traditional arts of sub-Saharan Africa. (Also listed as African and African American Studies 489.)

*Open to graduate students. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature.

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