ARH 205 Art History 2: The Premodern World

This course surveys the historical development of the arts from c. 1400 to c. 1750, including premodern cultures of Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The course introduces students to the discipline of Art History and the methodologies used by art historians.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended: placement into WR 115 or above

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Compare and contrast works of art and architecture, reflecting on the characteristics of different world cultures during the premodern period

2. Recognize diverse values and perspectives—aesthetic, historical, political, religious, or philosophical—in the visual arts of world cultures, in order to respectfully and constructively collaborate with others

3. Use Library resources to conduct independent research for academic papers, and reflect on successes, failures, and obstacles in that process

4. Effectively communicate knowledge of art historical periods, styles, terminology, iconography, and theory using specific vocabulary of art historical methodologies and forms of analysis (formal, aesthetic, iconographical, sociohistorical)

5. Apply the methodologies and skills gained in the course to produce critical reviews of artworks