31 courses with the subject ARTH, 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.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Survey of the history of art and architecture throughout the world from the Paleolithic culture to the Middle Ages. Students examine and compare the historical context, social function, and artistic style of individual works of art and architecture. This course also serves as an introduction to the study of art history by teaching specialized vocabulary and methodological concepts used in the visual analysis and interpretation of both art and architecture. Course emphasizes development of visual literacy skills through discussion sessions, writing exercises, and art viewing. Fall and Spring.
Survey of the history of art throughout the world from the early Renaissance to the present. Students will examine and compare the historical context, social function, and artistic style of individual works of art. This course also serves as an introduction to the study of art history by teaching specialized vocabulary and methodological concepts used in the visual analysis and interpretation of art. Course emphasizes development of visual literacy skills through discussion sessions, writing exercises, and art viewing. Fall and Spring.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Survey of architecture from the ancient to the contemporary period. It focuses on architects, their choice of design, construction methods, and materials. Students will work with both history and practice in order to come to a successful understanding of critical concepts. Students are required to attend local field trips. See department chair.
An internship with a participating archive, museum, or gallery, arranged individually. Permission of a supervising faculty member is required. May be repeated as content varies for a total of 12 hours credit. Fall and Spring.
Students will read and discuss a diverse selection of works that combine the spoken or written word, and image crossing between two disciplines: animation/cartoons and graphic novels/comic books/comix. The emphasis is on forms of narrative in sequential art that have led to the appearance of the new forms and developments. See department chair.
Explores the development of Greek art and architecture from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. The course considers how Greek material culture reflects the social, religious, and commemorative preoccupations of ancient Greece. Topics include the art and architecture of Greek cities and sanctuaries; technical advances in art and architecture; the role of major artists; the visual language of Greek religion and myth; and the role of minor arts. Even years Spring.
Explores the art and architecture of Ancient Rome from the Republican period through the Early Christian period. The course considers how Roman material culture reflects the social, religious, and commemorative preoccupations of ancient Rome. Topics include the art and archaeology of religion; technical advances in architecture and engineering; urbanism and landscape design; the visual arts in public and private contexts; and the interplay of Roman visual culture and politics. Odd years Spring.
Surveys the art, archaeology and cultures of Ancient Italy. Through our examination of Etruscan and Roman material culture, we will consider how the visual arts and archaeological record reflect the religious, commemorative and political preoccupations of each culture as well as issues of identity and social construction. Even years Spring.
Introduces the sources, methodologies, and current debates focusing on the visual and material culture of early Christianity from the 1st century through the 6th century CE. Topics include the context of early Christianity; the archaeology of religion and ritual; the visual language of Christianity in private and public contexts; pilgrimage and creating sacred topographies; and the role of architecture in the new religion. Even years Fall.
Surveys ancient Egypt from the development of the first monumental art and architecture in the Early Dynastic period (c.3000 BCE) to its demise during the first centuries of the Early Christian era (c. 300 CE). It focuses on the role of visual representation and the relationship of ancient Egyptian arts to its culture, examines patronage, creative processes, and the role of women, and uses diverse scholarly publications to discuss Egyptian art within its historical, political, social, and religious setting. Odd years Fall.
A study of ideas and accomplishments in Medieval art and architecture beginning in the Late Roman/Early Christian era and ending in the Late Gothic/Early Renaissance period. There is an emphasis not only on major artists and architects whose works have became part of our world cultural heritage but also on works in a variety of mediums encouraging cross-disciplinary interactions. Oral presentations will be required. See department chair.
This interdisciplinary course surveys the archeology of major world cultures from the Paleolithic to the early historic periods. The geographic areas of focus will include the Near East (Anatolia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley), Mesoamerica East Asia, Africa and South America. Topics will include the role of environmental history; the origins of agriculture, the development of urbanism and state level societies, the production and context of material culture, religion and ritual; local economic systems and modern stewardship of cultural heritage. See department chair.
Explores 2D and 3D art from the 14th century through the late 17th century in Europe, with particular emphasis on artistic and technical innovations achieved during this time and the foundations they laid for the future developments in art. Course assignments emphasize visual analysis skills, interdisciplinary approaches, group discussion, and individual research and writing exercises. Students with credit for ARTH 330 or 340 cannot receive additional credit for this class. Even years Fall or Spring.
Focuses on art produced during the 18th century through the turn of the 20th century. Close attention will be given to art’s relationship to the political, religious, scientific, and philosophical developments of the time. Course assignments emphasize group discussion, oral presentation, and research involving the interpretation of objects and critical texts. Students with credit for ARTH 340 or 350 cannot receive additional credit for this class. Odd years Fall or Spring.
Explores the concept of Modernism within a set of artistic practices and critical debates concerning major aesthetic developments, key people, and significant art works from 1900 through 1945. Students will investigate interdisciplinary approaches to art historical interpretation through group discussion and writing exercises. Odd years.
Examines artistic production since 1945 in the United States, Europe, and emerging global centers of art. Beginning with Abstract Expressionism and ending with present day forms of new media, this course highlights recent shifts in art-making practices and their relation to changing social, cultural, and historical circumstances. Students will engage themes contingent to the formation of personal and collective identity through course material and writing assignments. See department chair.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Examines the diversity within the art and architecture produced in Latin America from the ancient indigenous cultures through colonialism to the 1950’s. Oral presentations will be integrated with group discussion. See Department Chair.
Examines the strength and diversity of art and architecture produced in Latin American from the manifestations of art in the 1950’s to visual culture of the present. Research is emphasized in conjunction with oral presentations and peer review. See Department Chair.
Explores African art within the cultural context of the people who created it. The material covered ranges from the earliest examples in the Neolithic period, through the royal art produced in the pre-colonial and colonial time periods, into the present-day African Diaspora. Students will learn a comprehensive approach to art from different regions, cultural affiliations, and time periods. Course assignments emphasize group discussion, oral presentation, and research focused on art in context and interdisciplinary connections. Even years.
Investigates African American artistic expressions from their beginnings to the present day. Students will trace the transatlantic origins of the different art forms, finding their continuation in all aspects of African American visual culture, including more recent influences of European expat communities and the global art world. Including both a historic survey giving a broad overview and individual artist case studies will allow for more in-depth investigations. Emphasis will be placed on honing information literacy, writing, and discussion skills. Even years.
Survey of major works of art and architecture in the Islamic World that considers past and present scholarship, and big picture issues such as the creation of art and the nature of artistic creativity, the intersections of art and religion, art and politics, art and economics, and the special role of patronage in the arts. Students hone critical analysis skill through observation and writing practice, focus on understanding complexities, and improve their own ability to form opinions based on research, visual and textual evidence, and insights gained in discussion. Even years Fall.
Focuses on the main developments of modern and contemporary art in Brazil and Mexico. Touching on current critical issues, students will compare and contrast the distinct artistic developments in the two Latin American countries through research projects. Emphasis will be placed on forming interdisciplinary connections.
Introduces students to the history of museums, museum exhibition and collecting practices, and debates concerning the philosophical nature of museums. While discussing the past, this course will also examine current issues in the museum profession and challenges facing museums in the twenty-first century. Trips to area museums, exposure to professionals and scholars, and hands-on experiences enable students to learn techniques of object handling, archival research, and interpretive label and catalogue writing.
Seminar incorporating advanced readings, class discussion, and student research in the exploration of current ideas about a specialized topic in art history. Emphasis will be placed on honing information literacy, writing, and presentation skills.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be a special need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
The first of two courses in the senior capstone, this seminar provides students with an opportunity to develop a unique scholarly topic that will later become the focus of the capstone project. Offering an overview of alternative approaches to conducting research in art history, this course focuses on practical issues related to developing a proposal for in-depth research. Project proposals must be approved by the instructor of ARTH 484. Emphasis will be placed on research skills and information literacy.
The second of two courses in the senior capstone, students conduct research in art history for their capstone project. Students will complete a scholarly paper on a departmentally-approved topic chosen in ARTH 484, and give a formal presentation of their work at an approved symposium, conference, or event. Emphasis will be placed on peer review, editing, writing and presentation skills.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See department chair.
Source: University of North Carolina Asheville's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
