ART 430 - The Practices of Art History

Institution:

Rockford University

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This seminar will provide students in art history with an understanding of the origins and evolution of the field and its practices through readings and discussions, several research and writing assignments, and presentations. The readings for the course will reflect the traditional methodologies of art history, theories from other disciplines that have shaped "New Art History" since the 1960s, and recent developments in the interdisciplinary field of Visual Culture. Students will complete a variety of written assignments that reflect the different types of writing in the field, including catalogue entries, criticism, and research papers. Lastly, students will informally present reading summaries each week and will prepare a larger presentation for the end of the semester, geared to each student's interest beyond their undergraduate degrees. PRQ: Senior Art History majors only; or consent of instructor. Scheduled: On request Meets: ANO.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rockford.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 226-4186

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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