AHS 101 - History of Art Survey 1 Introduction to art and architecture as social products of a global human history. Both the similarity and diversity of human social organizations and the role of visual culture in time will be discussed. Prehistoric, tribal, Asian, Ancient and European to the end of the Middle Ages. Open only to art majors and minors.
AHS 102 - History of Art Survey 2Continuation of history of art survey sequence. Western art from the fifteenth century to the present. Prerequisite: AHS 101. Open only to art majors and minors.
AHS 100 - Introduction to ArtThrough a survey of art and artifacts from ancient through modern times and the historical and social elements that helped to shape them, course offers an introduction to the understanding and appreciating painting, sculpture, and architecture. Open only to students not majoring in art.
AHS 220 - Art in the United StatesSurvey of the development of painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture in the United States from the colonial period to the mid- twentieth century within the context of the country's history, including social and cultural interests. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Open to all students.
AHS 241 - Gothic ArtArt and architecture in Europe from the twelfth-century beginnings of the French Gothic to the early fifteenth-century Flemish school. Emphasis on stylistic and technical innovations in the context of shifting ideals, patronage, and artistic production. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor. Open to all students.
AHS 251 - High Renaissance in ItalyVisual art of Italy from the end of the fifteenth century to the end of the sixteenth century, with emphasis on production in Florence, Rome, and the Veneto. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Palladio, and their contemporaries are investigated in the context of patronage, studio practice, and the developments in art theory. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102. Open to all students.
AHS 252 - Baroque and Rococo ArtVisual arts of western Europe from the 1590's through the 1750's as High Renaissance precedents were creatively transformed in response to such imperatives as the Counter-Reformation, absolute monarchy and rebelion, colonial empires, and free-market capital. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Open to all students.
AHS 253 - Neoclassicism and RomanticismVisual arts of western Europe from 1750 to 1850, the time of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleonic empire, and the rise of England to global supremacy. Emphasis on the struggle in art between opposing poles of rationalism, historical precedent, and individualism. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Open to all students.
AHS 261 - Twentieth-Century ArtInvestigation of the stylistic, theoretical, and social dimensions of the visual arts through the 1900s, with emphasis on European avant-garde movements. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102. Open to all students.
AHS 263 - Contemporary ArtExploration of ideas, issues, and personalities involved with the production, reception, marketing, interpretation, and criticism of established and new media around the world in the generation of living artists. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102. Open to all students.
AHS 264 - Film AnalysisEmphasizes understanding cinematic works through the analysis of styles and techniques employed by filmmakers. The historical evolution of these styles and techniques will be addressed, as well as social, cultural, and political influences. Open to all students.
AHS 275 - History of PhotographySurvey of technical, aesthetic, theoretical, and social issues in photography throughout its history from the early nineteenth century to the digital age. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 102. Open to all students.
AHS 290 - Asian ArtGeneral survey of art and architecture in south, southeast, central, and east Asia from the prehistoric era to the advent of the industrial era. Emphasizes characteristic forms, techniques, and art theory in the context of developments in society and religion. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor.
AHS 301 - Special Topics in History of ArtSurvey and investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in art history with emphasis on those not covered in other courses (women in art, history of museums and collecting, problems in methodology, etc.). Exact content will be announced before each offering. A particular topic can only be taken once. Prerequisite: AHS 100 or 101 or permission of the instructor. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
AHS 301A - Special Topics in History of ArtSurvey and investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in art history with emphasis on those not covered in other courses (women in art, history of museums and collecting, problems in methodology, etc.). Exact content announced before each offering. Open to all students. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
AHS 310 - History of Visual CommunicationDetailed analysis of visual communication from the late nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on European and American design. Influential movements, artists, designers, and technology that shape current design thinking will be highlighted. Prerequisite: ADS 241 or permission of the instructor. Open only to art majors.
AHS 311 - History of Three-Dimensional DesignInterdisciplinary study of three-dimensional design and function as applied to furniture design, exhibition design, architecture, and decorative arts from the eighteenth century to the present with an emphasis on American and European design. Prerequisite: AHS 102. Open only to art majors and minors.
AHS 415 - Independent Study in Art HistoryIn consultation with faculty sponsor, a student may select and intensively explore a special topic. Prerequisite: sponsorship by an art faculty member; permission of the department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.
AHS 498 - Seminar in Art HistoryAdvanced class investigation in the history of the visual arts. Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours of credit in art or permission of the department chairperson. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.
AHS 501 - Special Topics in the History of ArtInvestigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in art history, with content for any particular term to be announced. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Topics may not be repeated for credit.
AHS 698 - Seminar in Art HistoryApplications of art historical concepts and skills for the studio artist and community arts advocate. 3 credit hours required.