Art of the Western world from prehistory through the Middle Ages.

Art of the Western world from the fourteenth century to the present.

Survey of the arts of the indigenous cultures of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Anthropological and multidisciplinary approach.

Overview of modern and contemporary art practices.

Introduction to art historical methodology and historiography. Examination of the primary contributors, concerns, controversies and assumptions of the discipline (AH majors are encouraged to take AH 3000 as the first course among their upper-division selections.). Serves as one of the two Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) courses required of all art history majors.

Discussion and readings on selected topics.

(Same as AAS 4300.)
Survey of the sculpture, architecture, textiles, body ornament, and performance arts of Africa in terms of form, meaning, and function within society. Objects reintegrated into cultural contexts and examined in light of “tradition” and social and political change. Global Perspectives Course.

(Same as AAS 4310 and MES 4510.) Survey of the painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts in ancient Egypt and Nubia with reference to their chronological development and underlying historical, religious, and cultural meanings. Global Perspectives Course.

(Same as MES 4511.) An examination of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the Middle Kingdom with reference to stylistic development and historical, religious, and cultural contexts. Global Perspectives Course.

(Same as MES 4512.) An examination of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt from the New Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Period with reference to stylistic development and historical, religious, and cultural contexts. Global Perspectives Course.

This course covers art and architecture in ancient Egypt and, to a lesser degree, the ancient Near East. It surveys the primary monuments and objects from these areas and periods. It is aimed at undergraduate Art History, Studio, and Art Ed students.

Arts and artists of Africa during the colonial and post- colonial eras. Social, political, economic, and cultural frameworks explore shifting notions of tradition, authenticity, and identity as they relate to art, artists, and audiences. Global Perspectives Course.

Aegean and ancient Greek art from 3000-31 BC. Examination of archaeological methods, development of style, and the social, religious, and political contexts of artistic production. Global Perspectives Course.

Roman artistic traditions and building techniques from the time of the Etruscans through the fall of the Roman empire; examination of the Romans’ cultural heritage and influences on socioeconomic and political structures to modern times. Global Perspectives Course.

Art and architecture of Europe and the Mediterranean basin from the Early Christian period to the Gothic, with special emphasis on the church arts of Italy, Byzantium, France, England, and Germany. Global Perspectives Course.

Miniaturistic traditions incorporated into monumental artistic production in Northern Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Global Perspectives Course.

Art from the late fourteenth to the sixteenth century. Focus on philosophical and religious underpinnings. Global Perspectives Course.

Art of seventeenth-century Europe during the age of kings, papal princes, and a new Protestant bourgeoisie in the North. Global Perspectives Course.

Critical history of the major developments in European art and architecture of the eighteenth century. Global Perspectives Course.

Critical history of the major developments in European art and architecture of the nineteenth century. Global Perspectives Course.

Critical history of Western architecture from the eighteenth through twenty-first centuries. Cities Perspectives Course. Global Perspectives Course.

Prerequisite AH 1750 with grade of C or higher, or AH 2000 with a grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor. Emphasizes analysis of social, economic, and political forces as they influence art in diverse media. Global Perspectives Course.

(Same as AAS 4320.) Aesthetic expressions of African-American artists from colonial times to present. Social, cultural, and creative history of Black America. Diverse contributions made by artists of African descent to the development of American culture. Artists, art movements, the relationship of art to politics, and the formation of racial/cultural identity.

Introduction to the visual culture of the Andes and Mesoamerica before Columbus. Global Perspectives Course.

American painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture from the Revolutionary War to World War II.

The work of leading visual artists, architects, and photographers in Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Discussion of historical, political, social, and cultural contexts as well as issues of colonialism, gender relations, ethnicity, and representation. Global Perspectives Course.

This course covers diverse art and architecture from the pre-colonial period to the 20th century with a focus on the themes of memory and national identity.

This course gives an overview of the major currents and trends of the arts of Asia across periods and geographical areas.

Linguistic bases of description, analysis, and evaluation of contemporary art. 3.000 Credit hours.

Emphasis on feminist analyses of contemporary art and visual culture. 3.000 credit hours.

(Same as WGSS 4740.)
A survey of women artists from prehistory to the present. Global Perspectives Course.

Course topic to be determined by instructor and may include arts of the Renaissance, Asia, the Islamic world, contemporary issues, and others. Course may be repeated for credit when addressing substantively different topic areas.

Specialized undergraduate course devoted to topics related to the Ernest G. Welch Visiting Scholar. The Visiting Scholar will be distinguished in his or her area of expertise and will teach on campus during his or her semester of residency.

Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

Writing or production of honors thesis or project. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

Topics may include African diaspora, German expressionism, Renaissance urban planning, signs and symbols in Christian art, and American identity as shaped by the domestic interior. May be repeated for credit if topics are different.

Open to any Art History major. Internship in a museum, gallery, business or institution providing experience in a career related to the history of art. Internship must be approved by Art History Internship Coordinator in semester before internship begins. May be taken only once. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

A seminar that examines the basics of exhibition theory, design and implementation with a focus on ancient art. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

Independent studies initiated by the student.

Development of analytical, research, writing, and speaking skills as appropriate to the field of art history. Guest lecturers will discuss art historical issues and professions. Serves as one of the two Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) courses required of all art history majors.