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4.00 Credits
Epstein This course surveys the visual arts in China from the Neolithic period (Han Dynasty) to the present. We will examine a range of media from tomb sculpture to calligraphy. Developments in painting and patronage, as well as the evolving social, intellectual, and political context, will receive special attention. Prerequisite: one 200-level art history class. Offered Term 2.
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4.00 Credits
Nolan A survey of the visual cultures of the Islamic world, from the beginnings of Islam in the seventh century CE through the early modern period. The course focuses on architecture, paintings, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and gardens, and the social forces that shaped their character. Attention will be given to the interaction between Islamic and non-Islamic cultures. The lecture format of the course will be varied with class discussions and student presentations. Note: Because of its comparative nature, this course is not intended to be a first art history course. Prerequisite: one art history course. Open to first-year students. Offered Term 2. (AES, ANC)
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4.00 Credits
Salowey This survey course examines the major styles and monuments of the civilizations of Egypt, the Near East, the Aegean, Greece, and Rome. The class explores the methodologies used to study a variety of media: architecture, sculpture, pottery, paintings, and jewelry. The readings in the course present the historical context for each period of ancient art studied. Also listed as CLAS 261. Prerequisite: q. Offered Term 1. ( Q, AES, ANC)
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4.00 Credits
Nolan An introduction to Western art in its historical context, from the era of Constantine through the Gothic period. Students gain a familiarity with the visual characteristics of medieval art, as well as an understanding of how works of art, especially public ones, reflect the values of the society that produced them. Open to first-year students. No prerequisite. Offered Term 1. (AES, ANC)
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4.00 Credits
Epstein A survey of 19th- and 20th-century photography from its beginning to the present. Bodies of work by significant photographers are examined to determine how photographic artists combine aesthetic choices with subject matter to produce meaning in their work. The course covers the major movements of art photography and is offered in a slide/lecture format. Open to first-year students. Offered Term 2. (AES, MOD)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the main developments in European art from 1850 to 1940, focusing on works in the London galleries. Visits are made to the National Gallery, Tate Gallery, Courtauld Gallery, and relevant current exhibitions. Movements studied include Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstraction, and aspects of 20th-century British art. Offered both terms. (AES, MOD)
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3.00 Credits
Department Independent portfolio projects in various media below the advanced level. Application with faculty member required for registration. Prerequisite: prior course experience in media required or permission. Offered any term.
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4.00 Credits
Carr This course provides broad introduction to digital photography working from both digital files and scanned film and images. Included are file management, basic Photoshop controls, and digital output. Strong emphasis on the use of digital photography for expressive goals resulting in a personalized portfolio. Lab fee: approximately $150. Prerequisite: ART 203. Offered both terms.
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4.00 Credits
Carr This course includes color theory, working on both slide and negative film, and color printing. Strong emphasis on the use of color photography for expressive as well as experimental purposes. Final personalized portfolio required. Lab fee: approximately $200. Prerequisite: ART 203. Not offered in 2008-09.
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4.00 Credits
Sulkin This course explores nontraditional approaches to creating photographs, including solarization, hand coloring, distressed negative, and digital manipulation. Strong emphasis on expressive goals resulting in personalized portfolio. Lab fee: approximately $150. Prerequisite: ART 203, ART 306, or permission. Not offered in 2008-09.
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