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3.00 Credits
A historical survey of western painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. (F,W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Lower Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the visual arts of three Asian civilizations: India, China, and Japan. Since this is a survey, the focus will be placed on major monuments that are characteristic of these artistic traditions. In order to better understand the works of art, the cultural milieu including religion, philosophy, and parallel arts will be considered. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Lower Division
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3.00 Credits
From the eighth century, a new religious community with no developed artistic heritage spread rapidly over the ancient empires of the near and middle east and as far west as Spain and Hungary. Appropriating established forms and traditions, Muslim cultures created a brilliant system of religious and secular art that reveals national diversity and an underlying unity of purpose. This course provides an introduction to the visual traditions of Muslim cultures. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Lower Division
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2.00 Credits
An art appreciation course based on videotapes. Great art does not completely yield its secrets. The course helps the student to understand the subject, the message or content of the creation and the method that the artist used in making it. This course does not fulfill the Art History concentration requirement. (F,W). 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Audio/Video Tape, Independent Study, Television Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Lower Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the place of architecture in western culture. The course treats architecture as the "mother of the arts" and explores how buildings are perceived today and in the past, and why enormous amounts of money and time were spent on them. Structure and aesthetics will also be discussed, both in relation to individual buildings and to their broader urban context. (YR). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Lower Division
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3.00 Credits
This course is an attempt to define a modern cultural history of Detroit. Taught by two faculty members, the emphasis of the course will vary but the following aspects of the city?s cultural history will be covered is some detail: its literature, arts, music and architecture; its social conditions and broader American cultural context. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
This course is an attempt to define a modern cultural history of Detroit. A team of three or four faculty members will explore the relationship between society and the arts in Detroit from several aspects: Detroit?s literature, arts, music and architecture; its social conditions and broader American cultural context. Field trips into the city are also included. Course not open to students who have completed ARTH 304, ENGL 304, HIST 304, HUM 304, ENGL 304, or SOC 304. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the Classical and Medieval civilizations of India through the historical presentation of its characteristic arts forms. The course will examine the philosophical, intellectual, and visual structures of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam as these interact to create both traditional and modern Indian culture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to representative works of art produced in China from the Neolithic era down to modern times. Examination of the artifact's cultural context will be emphasized, including the study of philosophy (Confucianism and Daoism) and religion (Buddhism). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to representative works of art produced in Japan from the Neolithic era down to modern times. The artifact's cultural context will be examined including religious practice (Shinto and Buddhism), influence from abroad, and other artistic developments in literature, music, and theatre. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Literature,Philosophy&Arts Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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