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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the art and architecture of Europe from 1400 to the 20th century. The course covers major periods and trends in art history, including but not limited to Renaissance, Baroque, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Modernism, Cubism, Surrealism, Dadaism, and Post-Modernism. Students examine the relationship between individual works of art, the artists who created them and evolving major cultural, social, and political trends
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the art and architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, China, Southeast Asia and Japan from prehistoric times until the Industrial Revolution, examining the impact non-Western religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism and Shinto had on the visual arts and attitudes towards visual representation.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the evolution of graphic design and its role in the history of visual communication from its ancient roots to the present. The course provides a global perspective by studying the emergence of modes of graphic design in the context of the diverse cultures that produced them and examining the correlation between styles of design and aspects of specific socio-political climate.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the history of photography from its historic roots to the present, and examines the development of photography as a major medium of visual communication and aesthetic expression. The course provides a global perspective by exploring various photographic genres and conventions that emerged in response to diverse geopolitical needs and reflect evolving cultural contexts, and also examines how emerging critical issues and philosophical frameworks have shaped and influenced the medium over time.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the history of global fashion from the ancient world to the 21st century, organized around the materials employed to construct clothing. Different fibers and their relative characteristics will be studied, as well as the impact their production has had on regional and global economies and the ecological concerns associated with mass textile production. Haute couture, the ethical use of animal products and human resources, and the relationship between Nationalism and folk costume are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the history and evolution of the art market, from the Renaissance through the present day. The social and historical context of collecting will be examined, as will the role and influence of market participants, from artists and commercial galleries to art dealers, museums, auction houses and individual collectors. Special emphasis will be given to notions of art as a commodity, both cultural and financial, and to the theory and practice of art appraisal.
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3.00 Credits
Baroque to Rococo
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3.00 Credits
Provides focused examination of selected topics in art history. The course's reading assignments, deployment of art historical terms, and analysis of works of art with respect to their historical and cultural contexts are aimed at analyzing and understanding various artistic traditions.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the artistic cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The course explores historical, political, and social motivations for the production of painting, sculpture and architecture in the Classical world through an interdisciplinary examination of art and architecture that includes literature, the history of science, music, drama, philosophy, and mathematics.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the visual arts in Europe and Byzantium from 400 to 1400, focusing on major artistic trends and social and cultural interactions that influenced them. The course is taught in a lecture/discussion format with focused research and writing about art.
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