35 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 201Ancient Art and Archaeology3
Introduction to the art and cultures of ancient Egypt, the Near East, and the Mediterranean. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and objects of daily life to inform the myths and histories of ancient civilizations connected to the broader Mediterranean basin.
Study of the major developments in global art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture from the late Medieval through the Early Modern period. Subject, style, formal qualities, patronage, significance, and the place of works of art in their respective religious, social, and political context.
Examination of major monuments, artists, and artistic developments from the 19th to the late 20th century, primarily in Europe and the Americas. Study of the relationship between works of art and the historical, political, religious, and philosophical context of the societies that produced and made use of them.
Examination of the ideology, practices, and evolution of ancient Athenian democracy, the Roman Republic, and the United States of America. Special emphasis on the influence of Athens and Rome in American constitutional thought.
A study of the art and culture of ancient Egypt, from 3000 BC to the third century BC. Emphasis on architecture, sculpture, and painting as related to Egyptian history, culture, and religion.
A study of the art of the Aegean and ancient Greece, from 3000 B.C. to the first century B.C. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and sculpture as related to ancient history and culture.
A study of the art of Etruria and Rome from the sixth century B.C. to 350 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and sculpture as related to ancient history and culture.
Study of European art from Early Christian times through the Gothic period in Europe. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to medieval history and culture.
Study of the art in Northern Europe, exclusive of Italy, from 1200 to 1600 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to the history and culture of the period.
Study of art in Italy from 1200 to 1600 A.D. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to history and culture of the period.
Study of the aesthetic, social, and political dimensions of Baroque and Rococo art from its origins in Europe through its diffusion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Focus on visual and material culture characterized by the expanding trade networks, colonization, technological innovations, and religious reform of the global Baroque period.
Study of nineteenth century European art with an emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to European history and culture of the period.
Study of art in the United States from first explorations to World War II, exclusive of that produced by indigenous peoples. Emphasis on architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics as related to history and culture.
Broad survey of contemporary art from 1960 to the present. Western (American, European) art will be considered alongside art from other regions of the world such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between contemporary art and the social contexts and changes that mark this period.
Historical survey of women artists and their artistic contributions, as well as an examination of the religious, mythological, and secular images of women in art.
Study of the built environment globally from the 19th century until today. Considers modernity in relation to architecture, urbanism, and the theories of these disciplines. A chronological and thematically organized examination of key movements, architects, projects, debates, and technologies.
Examination of the major artistic developments of the mid-twentieth century during the Cold War period. Exploration of significant currents of art production, key players, movements, and institutions on a global scale, reflecting the worldwide implications of Cold War tensions.
Study of sub-Saharan African art and architecture from prehistoric times to the present. Special emphasis placed on form, content, function, and meaning, as well as the impact of African art on modern and African American art.
ARH 321Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East3
Study of art and archaeology as well as the history of Ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Syria, Turkey, Iran) beginning with state formation in the 4th millennium BCE and ending with the Persian Empire in the 4th century BCE.
Study of the art and architecture of the Islamic world from the 7th century to the 17th century. Emphasis on architecture, painting, and metal arts as related to the history and culture of Muslim peoples. Special attention is focused on intersection and exchange between Islam and the west.
Study of the history of art and diverse cultures in Asia, the Islamic World, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa. Emphasis on objects of fine art and material culture placed within their cultural contexts.
Study of early Christian visual culture from the Late Roman through the Byzantine Empire, concluding with images of the 8th century iconoclastic controversy.
Exploration of how Greek mythological stories have been used in the Western artistic tradition, following key mythological figures who regularly appear in art from the tenth century BCE to today, addressing changes in tradition, narrative, and intent.
Examines the evolution of graphic design from prehistory through postmodern design and the digital revolution. Explores the history of visual communication as developed by ancient cultures through the present day with an emphasis on commercial design, illustration, typographic development and technological invention.
Survey of printed pictures from the 15th century to the present. Emphasis on the evolution of printmaking with specific attention to its practical applications, as well as its function as fine art.
Introduction to the history of photography from its invention in 1839 until the present day. Emphasis on the development of techniques, imagery, and aesthetics of photography as art and documentation.
Introduction to the history and theory of art museums and cultural institutions dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of art, visual and material culture. Critical examination of art museums through topics including curating, education, ethics, contemporary issues, and technology.
ARH 402Special Topics in Medieval and Early Modern Art3
Research and exploration into selected themes in Medieval and Early Modern art, such as the Gothic cathedral, pilgrimage arts, manuscripts and incunabula; Jan van Eyck or other specific artists.
ARH 403Special Topics in the Art of the Modern World3
Research and exploration into selected themes in Modern and Contemporary art from a global perspective, beginning with the Impressionists and including women and artists of color. Investigation and discussion of aesthetics in cultural, social, religious, and/or political contexts.
Integration of principles, theories, and methods learned throughout the art history major. Students creatively analyze, synthesize, and evaluate learned knowledge in a research project with a focus that changes yearly. The course culminates in a research paper and art exhibition (directed by one faculty member), working with original art and artifacts presented in a venue on the UNCW campus, and concluding in an oral defense presentation.
Investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in the catalogue.
Academic training and practical field experience within an agency or setting related to the student’s principal area of interest. (A maximum of six credit hours may be applied toward the degree).
