2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

ARTH - Art History

111 Art History Survey I
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVA
Field trip(s) required
A historical survey of Western art from the Paleolithic through Medieval periods emphasizing materials, techniques, style, iconography, and contexts of production and reception.

112 Art History Survey II
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVA
Lecture series reviewing the fine arts in Western Europe and America from 1200 through the present century.

201 Art of the 20th Century
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; FC
Study of architecture, sculpture, painting, related arts, and music on the international art scene during the twentieth century. Emphasizes the pluralistic nature of modern and contemporary art (including music).

213 Ancient Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 111
The study of the ancient cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia, a period from approximately 4000 B.C. to the time of Christ.

217 Medieval Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 111
Study of the arts and architecture during the Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Emphasizes Christian religious art from the late Roman Empire up to the Italian Renaissance (ca. A.D. 400- 1400).

225 History of Graphic Design
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVA; FC
Designed as a survey of the development of European and American graphic design in the twentieth century. Focus is on the styles and philosophies of the most influential designers of this period.

227 History of Photography
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVA
General survey of photography’s history as art, documentation, and method of cultural communication/representation. Technical development of the medium and how it has related to its various messages and appearances.

291 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Instructor approval required
Topics depend on interests of students and faculty and are not typically covered in regular art history courses. Topics may be art historical themes, narrow period studies, national or regional traditions, or other focuses.

310 History of World Architecture
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVA
A survey of major architectural monuments around the world from c. 2100 BCE into the twentieth century. Utilizes slide-lecture and discussion format.

315 Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly ARTH 215)
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 111
Field trip(s) required
A study of the art and architecture of the Greeks (900 BCE-31 BCE), Etruscans (700-100 BCE), and Romans (500 BCE-400 CE). The primary objective is the interpretation of artwork and architecture in their original contexts of production and reception.

319 Renaissance Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 112
A study of the evolution of the style and meaning of Renaissance architecture, sculpture, painting and graphics during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in Italy and Northern Europe.

321 Baroque and Rococo Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 112
Study of the architecture, sculpture, and painting in Italy, France, Spain, the Low Countries, Southern Germany, and England in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries — the era of Baroque and Rococo.

324 Survey of North American Indian Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA; CD2; FC
Cross-listed with AIS 324
P: One AIS or ARTH or ART course or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both ARTH 324 and AIS 324
Minimum sophomore standing
Field trip(s) required
A survey of North American Indian artwork in contemporary and historical contexts.

327 Nineteenth Century Art
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVA
P: ARTH 112
Study of the architecture, sculpture, and painting during the nineteenth century.

333 Art Since 1955
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; FC
Investigation, study, and discussion of painting and sculpture related to significant movements and individuals of the recent past and present.

335 Ancient Art and Architecture of Mexico and Central America
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; FC
Cross-listed with AIS 335
P: One ART, ARTH, AIS, or LAS course, or consent of
instructor
Credit may not be earned in both ARTH 335 and AIS 335
Field trip required
A study of the art and architecture of ancient Mexico and Central America between 2000 BCE – 1600 CE. Focus is on the materials, techniques, styles, and iconography of the art and architecture in relation to the contexts of production, use, and reception.

337 Art of Tawantinsuyo
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVA; FC
Cross-listed with AIS 337
P: One ART, ARTH, AIS, or LAS course, or consent of
instructor
Credit may not be earned in both ARTH337 and AIS 337
Field trip required
A study of historical and contemporary art by indigenous artists of Tawantinsuyo, the Quechua name of the Inka empire in western South America. Emphasis is placed on textiles, yet metals and ceramics are also topics.

350 /550 Art Field Study Programs
1-6 crs.
GE-IVA
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Fee: variable
Instructor approval required
Travel seminars examining art in this country and abroad.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
P: Minimum 11 credits Art History
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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The study of an art historical problem or topic approved by the supervising instructor and department chair.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: Minimum 12 credits Art History
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research project in a specific art history subject under the direction of an art history faculty member.

491 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Instructor approval required
Topics depend on interests of students and faculty and are not typically covered in regular art history courses. Topics may be art historical themes, narrow period studies, national or regional traditions, or other focuses.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
P: Minimum 12 credits Art History
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Individual research project in a specific art history subject under the direction of an art history faculty member.