Course Descriptions

ARTH 146 - Survey of Art History I: Prehistoric through Medieval [formerly Art 240]
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)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.

ARTH 156 - Survey of Art History II: Renaissance through Modern [formerly Art 245]
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)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: ARTH 146 or permission.

ARTH 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.
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk. (1)
Prerequisites: ARTH 146 or permission.

ARTH 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)  
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: ARTH 146 or permission.

ARTH 246 - Italian Renaissance Art [formerly Art 340]
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)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:ARTH 146 or permission.

ARTH 256 - Baroque Art [formerly Art 345]
An examination of the major monuments of European art produced between 1600 and 1750. Aspects of Baroque culture and patronage will be explored in order to explain the styles and themes of the period. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 276 - The Arts of the United States [formerly Art 355]
A historical and conceptual survey investigating American architecture, painting, crafts, and sculptures. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 296 - 20th-Century Art and Architecture [formerly Art 350]
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)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 291 - Special Topics
Selected studies in specialized art history areas. May be repeated for credit. (1)
Lecture/Discussion:  3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission.

ARTH 336 – Issues in Medieval Art
An examination of issues important to the period.  Topics vary. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 146 or permission.

ARTH 346 – Issues in Renaissance Art
An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 356 – Issues in Baroque Art
An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 386 – Issues in Modern Art
An examination of issues important to the period. Topics vary. (1)
Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: ARTH 156 or permission.

ARTH 391 Special Topics in Art
Selected studies in specialized art history areas. May be repeated for credit. (1)
Lecture/Studio: hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission.

ARTH 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)
Lecture/Studio: Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission and submission of a written proposal, following departmental guidelines. 
 
ARTH 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)
Hours vary.
Prerequisite: Permission and submission of a written proposal, following departmental guidelines.

ARTH 456 – Research Seminar in Art History
A seminar approach to selected topics for advanced students. Topics vary. (1)
Discussion:  3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ARTH 495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in the public presentation of a paper. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in the senior year or in the Summer prior to the senior year, must work under the guidance of a faculty committee. A written proposal and application must be approved by the committee and department. A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required. 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project.