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  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Goal To provide an opportunity for intermediate-level independent study. Content Independent work of interest to the student and approved by the instructor and department chair. Taught Fall, Spring. Prerequisites Permission of instructor and department chair. Credit 1-6 hours
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Goal: To provide an opportunity for intermediate-level independent study. Content: Independent work of interest to the student and approved by the instructor and department chair. Taught: Fall, Spring. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair. Credit: 1-6 hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To acquire a knowledge of the artists, monuments and works of art of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. To gain an understanding of the patterns of stylistic development, of the historical and cultural significance of major monuments and political sources of iconography, and to acquire the ability to discuss and analyze works of architecture, statuary, relief sculpture, vase painting, mosaic, metal work, and wall painting from both periods. Content Study of art and architecture from the rise of Greek civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To acquire an understanding of the characteristics of the art historical style periods between the fall of the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Renaissance. To gain the ability to recognize and trace the influence of the classical tradition and the break with that tradition. To gain a knowledge of the role of the church and liturgy in the development of religious monuments and decoration, including monastery and church buildings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, painted icons, mosaics, wall paintings, church furnishings, and stained glass. Content Study of art and architecture from the rise of the Early Christian and Byzantine, through the Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To acquire an understanding of the aims and achievements of the Italian Renaissance and the relationship to contemporary developments beyond the Alps. To acquire the ability to recognize and describe medieval and antique sources and influences in Renaissance art. To develop skills in iconography and connoisseurship. Content Study of art and architecture in the Italian and Northern Renaissances. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To acquire an in-depth understanding of the art of our own time from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, of the tension between traditional and non-traditional forms and the breakthrough to non-objectivity. To gain a knowledge of the primary movements and the major proponents of each movement. To acquire a familiarity with contemporary theories. To acquire the ability to formally analyze and discuss specific works and their relationship to the rapidly changing modern and post-modern worlds. Content Study of European and American art and architecture in the twentieth century. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours; cross-listed as WST 354.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To offer the student opportunities to pursue fields of study outside traditionally offered courses. Content An in-depth examination of a special area of art. Topics offered vary from time to time. A student may take no more than two special topics courses. Taught Offered occasionally. Prerequisite Depends on course content. Credit 3 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal Concentration on art historical issues on an individual basis. Content The student develops a thesis paper, usually about 25 pages in length, which contains illustrations, is bound, and a copy is placed in the library. The topic is of the student's own choosing, and is based on a specific issue or problem in art history. Additionally, students in the seminar take field trips to museums and galleries, and work on a secondary project, also of their choosing. Taught Spring. Prerequisite Completion of all courses through the junior level. Credit 3 hours; S-course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To allow the student to explore a field of study not covered in the regular course structure. To allow a concentrated course of study for the serious and independent student. Content Independent work in any of the specialized art history or studio art areas. Taught Offered occasionally. Prerequisite Permission of instructor and department chair. Credit 1-6 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Goal To offer the student the opportunity to explore real-life training with local businesses. Content Student-initiated field studies in any of the specialized art history or art areas. Taught Offered occasionally. Prerequisite Permission of the faculty sponsor and art faculty. Credit 1-9 hours.
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