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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. |
