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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 406] A study of Ancient Egyptian architecture, sculpture, painting, and crafts from the first through the 22nd dynasties. Factors contributing to the art of the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms is analyzed, including ancient Egyptian geography, history, culture, literature, and mythology. Slide lectures, classroom discussions, readings, and museum visits are included. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 407] A survey of the art and archeology of the pre-Colombian civilizations in Mesoamerica and the Andean region in South America. The focus is on four cultures: the Olmec, the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca. The colonial art of a later period and contemporary art are also studied. Field trips to museums. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 410] The liberal arts and sciences curriculum familiarizes the student with fundamental human concerns. In many disciplines, however, women's contributions (both traditional and non-traditional) have been historically overlooked and underrepresented. The class enriches the liberal arts curriculum by studying women's contributions in science, the visual arts, music, and literature. The ways women write about their lives in diaries and letters, memoirs and autobiography, fiction, and poetry are also explored. Concert and theater attendance, museum visits, guest lectures, and student presentations supplement classroom discussion. Prerequisite: WRI 1100; and one other following courses: FA 1401, FA 1402 and any Lit 2000 course. 3 credits. Fall semester 2007. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 409] An introduction to the major movements, styles, and examples of English architecture and painting from the Middle Ages until today. Museum visits supplement class lectures and slide presentations. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Spring semester 2008; day.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 413] An introduction to the culture and arts of Austria, with particular attention to Vienna. Painting, sculpture, architecture, urban planning, and music are examined in historical perspective. Classroom lectures are supplemented by slides, films, and museum visits. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Offered as needed day.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 416] This course focuses on the development of the arts within the Church from the fourth to the 14th century. It begins with an introduction to common symbols and themes used in the arts of the period and progresses to the study of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of these art forms from the early Christian period through the Gothic. Decorative and functional objects such as stained-glass windows and reliquaries are examined for their style and purpose. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Offered as needed.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 500] A project is undertaken by the student with the approval of the department Chairperson and mentor. Students develop and pursue a reading and research program resulting in a paper of appropriate length. 1-3 credits. Offered every semester; day.
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1.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 501] Members of the College Choir may apply for a one-credit independent study based on their training, practice, rehearsals, and public performances during one semester. Approval from the department Chairperson is required and evaluation is conducted by the department Chairperson in consultation with the Moderator of the Choir. This course is for 1 credit and may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered every semester; day.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 412] An interdisciplinary seminar course in which a variety of texts (novels, plays, essays, and criticism) are read. Emphasis is on eliciting from the students a critical reading of the texts. Seminar discussions, written analysis, oral reports, and term papers, are required for participants. Professors from various departments of the College participate. Prerequisite: Honors student. 3 credits. Offered as needed day.
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3.00 Credits
[Renumbered from FA 414] This seminar generally surveys contemporary art and the New York area scene. It helps students discover new artists, be knowledgeable about different media, and to put recent work in historical context. Guest lectures may include working artists, art dealers, curators, arts administrators, and collectors. Class meetings may take place off campus at galleries, artist studios, and museums. Prerequisite: FA 1402. 3 credits. Offered as needed; day.
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