ARTH 101 - Introduction to the History of Art Part II:Renaissance to the Present

Institution:

Wellesley College

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Description:

Rhodes (Art) A foundation course in the history of art. From Michelangelo to media culture, this course introduces the visual cultures of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, beginning with the Renaissance, using key issues and monuments as the focus of discussion. Students in this section of ARTH 101 will attend the same twice-weekly lectures as the other ARTH 101 students, but their assignments will be different, and they will attend two special Writing 125 conferences each week. Through writing about art, students in 101/125 will develop skills in visual and critical analysis. This course satisfies the WRIT 125 requirement and counts as a unit toward the major in art history, architecture, studio art, or media arts and sciences. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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