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  • ARTH 260: Topics in Art Theory

    4.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    Selected topics in art theory studied in the context of the work of an artist, art movement, or a special problem. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is not repetitive. For a description of each course and its prerequisites, see the current online "Schedule of Classes." This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Arts.
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  • ARTH 306: American Art

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of architecture, sculpture, and painting in the United States from the colonial period to the present. Emphasis is given to special problems such as the influence of European traditions, the development of specifically American visual forms, the issue of minority representation as both artists and subjects, and the emergence of the United States as a center of artistic influence in the modern and contemporary period. Slide presentations, lectures, and discussion. Formerly ART 252 and ARTH 200. Not open to students who have received credit for ART 252 or ARTH 200. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, 220, 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 310: Art in Europe,1500-1850

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of painting, sculpture and architecture in Western Europe. Issues of religious and state patronage, the development and influence of art academies, and the relation between art and civic identity are featured. Slide presentations, lectures, and discussion. Not open to students who have received credit for two of the following courses: ARTH 210, 308, 312, ART 260, 356, 358. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, ARTH 220, ARTH 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 314: Race and Representation

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of art produced by racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. The course examines the production of individual artists, considers some historical, political, and theoretical underpinnings that inform their production, and provides a particular lens for exploring the history of race relations in the United States. Depending on the instructor, this course will focus specifically on African American or Chicano/a art. Slide presentations, lectures and discussion. This course may be repeated once for credit if the topic is not repetitive. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, 220, 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 316: Modern Art,1850-1945

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of important developments in painting and sculpture during the modern period. The emergence of the avant-garde, the development of abstract art, and the relation between art and modern culture will be examined. Slide presentations, lectures, discussion. Formerly ART 360. Not open to students who have received credit for ART 360. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, 220, 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 321: Art and Architecture of the Ancient Maya

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of the artistic traditions and history of Maya civilization before the Spanish Conquest. The course presents significant structures and monuments, imparts a basic knowledge of the hieroglyphic writing system, and surveys the volatile political history of the region. In particular, the course concentrates on the role of the visual arts in the construction, maintenance and public presentation of elements of royal identity and cosmic order that reinforced the tenuous political power of Maya rulers. Slide presentations, lectures and discussion. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, 220, 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 322: Native North American Art and Architecture

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of the art and architecture produced by ancient and historic Native American cultures in select regions of the United States and Northern Mexico. A portion of the course will also focus on works created by twentiethcentury Native artists from all regions of the United States and Canada. This course presents specific works of art, architecture and performance in the context of their creation and usage within the greater culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the visual arts in the construction and representation of Native American ethnic and gender identity and Euro-American conceptions of authenticity. Slide presentations, lectures and discussion. Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, 220, 250, ART 105, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 331: Latin American Art of the 20th Century

    3.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    A study of the visual qualities, symbolism, cultural contexts and conceptual frameworks of major stylistic movements in 20th century Latin America. Countries considered may include Argentina, Brazil, Cuba and Mexico, among others. Nineteenth-century Academic Art provides the starting point for understanding the emergence of Modernismo at the turn of the 20th century. The course then explores Modernismo as both a visual art style and an overarching socio-cultural theory that defined the Latin American avant-garde through mid-century. This class also considers the diverse range of abstract art produced in post-modern Latin America as well as contemporary Latin American art produced in the early the 21st century. Slide presentations, lectures and discussion. Prerequisite: ARTH 1 00, 220, 250, ART 1 05, or consent of instructor.
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  • ARTH 350: Advanced Topics in Art History

    4.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    Various topics in art history, each representing study of an aspect of the discipline at an advanced level. ARTH 350 may be repeated for credit if the topic is not repetitive. For a description of each course and its prerequisites, see the current online "Schedule of Classes."
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  • ARTH 370: Issues of Style

    4.00 Credits
    St Mary's College of Maryland

    This course explores the relationship between theory and studio practice. Through a focused set of readings from areas such as art history, literature, the sciences, and philosophy, students examine how these ideas can inform stylistic approaches and formal decisions for contemporary art. Students assess themes through studio assignments and writing projects. Slide presentations, discussion, and critiques.
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