11 courses with the subject ARH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARH 201Art History I: Prehistory to 1300 CE3
An introduction to the major achievements of western pictorial art, sculpture, and architecture from their first appearance in prehistory through the thirteenth century CE, with emphasis on ancient and medieval art of Europe and the Mediterranean basin. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their cultural and historical contexts. Meets General Education Categories Artistic Thinking and Historical Thinking; Global Studies Focus Area.
ARH 202Art History II: Renaissance to the Present3
An introduction to the major achievements in western pictorial art, sculpture, and architecture from the early Renaissance to the 21st century. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their cultural and historical contexts. Meets General Education Categories Artistic Thinking and Historical Thinking; Global Studies Focus Area.
Comprehensive overview of art, architecture, and visual culture of major world civilizations. Introduces students to basic analytical tools of art history in studying art and architecture in their cultural and historical context. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their cultural and historical contexts. Meets General Education Categories Artistic Thinking, Historical Thinking, and Global Awareness; Global Studies Focus Area.
An introduction to the archaeology, art, and architecture of ancient Egypt from the prehistoric cultures of the Nile Valley through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms through the period of Cleopatra’s rule and Roman domination. Additional topics include the impact of ancient Egyptian art and culture on western society to the modern day. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their cultural and historical contexts. Offered fall semester in even years.
ARH 322Art and Archaeology of the Greek Bronze Age3
This course offers an introduction to the archaeological remains of ancient Greece from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through the Bronze Age, c. 20,000-1000 BC, with special emphasis given to the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures of Crete and the Greek mainland. Topics include the status of women in Minoan society, the great volcanic eruption of Thera, and evidence for the historicity of the Trojan War. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Offered spring semester in odd years.
An introduction to the development of ancient Greek painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Greek Dark Age (c. 1000 BCE) through the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods (to 27 BCE). Topics include the art of funerary cult, the architectural development of the Acropolis in Athens, the Panhellenic sanctuaries at Olympia and Delphi, and the Greek interest in the male athlete as a vehicle for artistic expression. The impact of ancient Greek art and culture on western society is also explored. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their cultural and historical contexts. 138
An introduction to the art and archaeology of ancient Rome from the Villanovan period through the Republic to the growth of the Roman Empire. The impact of ancient Roman art and culture on west-
This course allows students to investigate more deeply into a specialized topic in the ancient art and archaeology of the Mediterranean, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Topics may be broadly focused (e.g., women in antiquity) or narrowly focused (e.g., Greek painting). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
An investigation of visual art produced after 1980. It covers major artists and art movements that shaped the character of contemporary art within sociopolitical, cultural, and theoretical contexts. The course explores the major artistic, cultural, and intellectual trends that shape contemporary art, with attention to post-modernism, post-colonialism, globalization, internationalism, and multiculturalism. Students practice skills in analyzing and interpreting original works of art in their culture and historical contexts; ; Global Studies Focus Area.
In consultation with advisors, Art majors with a concentration in Art History will write a senior paper or present a project. The length and breadth of the project/paper will vary according to the subject chosen. Prerequisites: senior status and Art major with Art History emphasis.
