Courses
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ARTH 2710
(Active)
History of Art to the Renaissance 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 F, Sp Covers major trends in Western art from the Paleolithic period to the Gothic era, including elements of political, religious, cultural, literary, and philosophical elements as they impacted the development of art. |
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ARTH 2720
(Active)
History of Art from the Renaissance 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Su, F, Sp Covers major trends in Western art, from the Renaissance through the Modern era, including elements of political, religious, cultural, literary, and philosophical elements as they impacted the creation of art. |
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ARTH 2790
(Active)
The History of Photography 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 Traces the different directions photography has taken since its inception, using the social and cultural environment as a context and focus on the ever-increasing use of photography by artists in the creative process from the first uses of the camera obscura to the present. Discusses the specific reasons that set the stage for the |
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ARTH 3010
(Active)
History of Design and Visual Arts 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 F Prerequisite(s):AVC Sophomore status or departmental approval. Corequisites(s):None Presents a history of graphic design, illustration, and photography apart from the study of traditional art history. Explores the impact of major movements, technologies, and innovations on present-day graphic design. Includes lectures, group projects, and field trips. |
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ARTH 3015
(Active)
Ancient Art of Egypt and the Near East 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710, ARTH 2720 Studies the art and architecture of ancient Egypt and various cultures of the Mesopotamian region. Explores the broader cultural, historical, and religious events and developments of the cultures and periods covered. Includes lectures and class discussions. |
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ARTH 3020
(Active/WorkFlow)
Classical Art and Architecture History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):(ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720) or (HUM 2010 and HUM 2020) For Art and Visual Communications majors and other students interested in art history. Studies the art and architecture of Ancient Greece, Etruria, and Rome. Explores the influences on classical culture as well as the influences of Greco-Roman culture over the centuries. Includes lectures and class discussion about classical art within its broad cultural framework. |
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ARTH 3030
(Active)
Medieval Art and Architecture History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710 and ARTH 2720, ARTH 2800 Studies major styles, cultural influences, and developments in the arts of the middle ages. After an introduction to the aftermath of the fall of Rome and the rise of Christianity, the Romanesque and Gothic periods are investigated in detail. Includes lecture and class discussions |
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ARTH 3040
(Active/WorkFlow)
Renaissance Art History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):(ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720) or (HUM 2010 and HUM 2020) For AVC majors and other interested students with an interest in art history. Studies art and architecture in Italy between 1250 and 1550, and explores artistic style, patronage, historical influences, and broad cultural influences on art. Includes lectures and class discussion on the major art works and artists in Florence, Rome and Venice. |
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ARTH 3050
(Active/WorkFlow)
Baroque Art and Architecture History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):(ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720) or (HUM 2010 and HUM 2020) For Art and Visual Communications majors and other students with an interest in art history. Studies major art works and artists in Italy, Spain, and France during the 17th Century. Explores the artistic, historical, religious, and broad cultural influences on the art of this period. Includes lectures and class discussions. |
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ARTH 3060
(Active/WorkFlow)
Nineteenth-Century Art History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710, ARTH 2720, ARTH 2800 Studies leading artists and movements of the 19th century, emphasizing artistic developments in France between 1780 and 1900. Explores the broad historical, social, cultural, and philosophical changes that took place and influenced the visual arts of the century. Includes lecture and class discussions. |
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ARTH 3070
(Active/WorkFlow)
Twentieth Century Art and Architectural History 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):(ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720) or (HUM 2010 and HUM 2020) For students interested in art history and the modern era. Studies leading artists, artworks, and movements. Explores the broad cultural, historical, and philosophical influences on modern and contemporary art and architecture. Includes lectures and class discussions on the modern and contemporary art and architecture. |
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ARTH 3080
(Active)
History of Architecture 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710, ARTH 2720 Surveys developments in architecture over the centuries, focusing on a variety of periods and leading innovators. Includes the role of technology as well as the broad cultural background in which the architecture was created. |
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ARTH 309G
(Active)
Introduction to Non Western Ancient Art 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0 Prerequisite(s):ARTH 2710, ARTH 2720 Introduces students to the art and architecture of China, Japan, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Discusses the religious, cultural, political, and philosophical contexts in which the art and architecture were produced. Requires reading, informal and formal writing, and tests. |
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