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Art History, Theory, and Criticism

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Undergraduate Art History

MFA & Post-Bacc Art History, Theory, and Criticism Department

MA in Modem Art History, Theory, and Criticism

1000 Level Art History, Theory, and Criticism Course Descriptions


ARTHI 1001
Survey of Ancient to Modern Art and Architecture
This course surveys the development of Western art and architecture from its ancient origins through the eighteenth century. Basic characteristics and concepts of style, iconography, and technique are discussed in relation to socioeconomic, intellectual, and cultural trends. Essential terms are explained and major monuments studied in order to provide a working verbal and visual vocabulary. The survey consists of a lecture (ARTHI 1001) and a discussion section (ARTHI 1101) both being required of all first-year and incoming students who do not have its equivalent at either a high school or college level. Concurrent enrollment in ARTHI 1101 required.


ARTHI 1002
Survey of Modern Art and Architecture: 1800–1980s
This course surveys developments in nineteenth and twentieth century art and architecture. Particular emphasis is placed on theoretical and critical issues, as well as the historical, intellectual, and socioeconomic changes that are reflected or addressed in the works of artists and architects. This survey consists of a lecture (ARTHI 1002) and a discussion section (ARTHI 1201), both of which are required of all first-year and incoming students who do not have its equivalent at either the high school or college level. Note: ARTHI 1001 (or its equivalent) is recommended as a prerequisite for ARTHI 1002. Concurrent enrollment in ARTHI 1201 required.


ARTHI 1101
Ancient to Modern Art and Architecture Discussion Section
This discussion section is required in conjunction with ARTHI 1001. Concurrent enrollment in ARTHI 1001 required.


ARTHI 1201
Survey of Modern Art and Architecture Discussion Section
This discussion section is required in conjunction with ARTHI 1002. Concurrent enrollment in ARTHI 1002 required.

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