ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present

(ARTD, GEIR, GEEL, GCP)

A survey and analysis of major trends in architecture, painting, and sculpture in Western civilization, including Proto-Renaissance, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Neoclassic, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist, Expressionist, Cubist, nonobjective, and 20th century art. There are no prerequisites, but students are advised to take the history of art courses in sequence. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Master a specialized vocabulary to enable an informed discussion of art.
Distinguish between the uses and variations of symbolism, as well as between the forms of various artistic media.
Trace historical periodicity according to its continuities and disjunctions.
Distinguish and compare cultural differences found in works of art.
Analyze the function and meaning of an art object in its cultural context.
Identify and analyze works according to their salient styles, artists, and periods.
Write coherent essays addressing visual analysis and stylistic comparison.
Write a research paper drawing on a variety of print and electronic sources.

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