COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

While Art History does not offer an MFA degree, these courses may be taken for graduate credit.

403 History of Photography (3)
Survey of the history of photography from the introduction of the daguerreotype and calotype to more recent trends. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics and the use of photography as a medium for artistic expression.

411 Art of South and Southeast Asia (3)
A survey of the art and architecture of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia from 2000 BCE to the 20th century. The major achievements of each period are examined in relation to their religious, political, and social contexts. Writing-emphasis course.

415 Art of China (3)
A survey of the art and architecture of China from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. The major achievements of each period are examined in relation to their religious, political, and social contexts. Writing-emphasis course.

416 Chinese Art of the 20th and 21st Centuries (3)
Survey of Chinese art from the late nineteenth century through the present. Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and expatriate artists are also considered. Writing-emphasis course.

419 Art of Japan (3)
A survey of the art and architecture of Japan from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. The major achievements of each period are examined in relation to their religious, political, and social contexts. Writing-emphasis course

425 Early Christian and Byzantine Art to 1350 (3)
Art in Italy and the Eastern Empire from the beginnings of Christian art to c. 1350. Mosaic and painting, sculpture and architecture. Writing-emphasis. (Same as Medieval Studies 371 and Judaic Studies 425.)

431 Medieval Art of the West, 800-1400 (3)
Western European art of the “Dark Ages,” Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Writing-emphasis course. (Same as Medieval Studies 381 and Judaic Studies 431.)

441 Northern European Painting, 1350-1600 (3)
From courtly art of late Middle Ages to Northern Renaissance. Jan van Eyck, Roger van der Weyden, and Durer; early printmakers. Writing-emphasis course. (Same as Medieval Studies 372.)

442 Art of Northern Europe, 1600-1675 (3)
Concentrated study of Bruegel, Rubens, Rembrandt, Georges de La Tour, Vermeer, Poussin, and Hals. Writing-emphasis course.

451 The Art of Italy, 1250-1450 (3) Development of exploration of naturalism. Revival of antiquity and development of theories of perspective in the Early Renaissance. Including Duccio, Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Botticelli. Writing-emphasis course. (Same as Medieval Studies 382.)

452 Art of Italy, 1475-1575 (3)
Concentrated study of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael, Pontormo, and Giorgione. Writing-emphasis course.

453 Art of Southern Europe: 1575-1700 (3)
Concentrated study of Caravaggio, Bernini, and Italian Baroque developments in all media. Spanish Baroque painting and sculpture with special attention to Velazquez. Writing-emphasis course.

454 Renaissance and Baroque Theory (3)
Addresses the theory of Western art in the early modern period with emphasis on the development and evolution in European art during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Prereq: Art History 172 and 173 (or their Honors equivalents), or consent of instructor. Writing-emphasis course.

461 Art of Southern and Eastern Africa (3)
Art traditions of the eastern and southern regions of Africa. Sculpture, painting, pottery, textiles, architecture and human adornment will be examined. Some ancient Stone and Iron Age traditions will be examined, but the main emphasis will be on the diverse ethnic and regional art traditions practiced in the area from the 19th century to the present. Writing-emphasis course.

462 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Africa (3)
Historical art traditions of sub-Sahara Africa. Topics to be covered include prehistoric rock paintings, art from archaeological sites and ancient kingdoms. The time period covered ranges from the first and second millennia B.C. for some of the early terracotta sculpture and rock paintings, the 11th through 19th centuries A.D. for the later ancient kingdoms. Writing-emphasis course.

463 Arts of the African Diaspora (3)
Examines the aesthetic, philosophical and religious patterns of the African descendants of Brazil, Surinam, the Caribbean and the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the full range of art forms, including the sculptural and performance traditions as well as architecture, textile, basketry and pottery art forms. Writing-emphasis course.

471 History of North American Art (3)
Survey of landmarks in painting, architecture, sculpture, and design from prehistory to 1900. Writing-emphasis course.

472 History of 20th-Century American Art (3) Developments in architecture, painting, and design from 1900. Writing-emphasis course.

473 19th-Century American Painting (3) From West and Copley to emergence of “The Eight.” Writing-emphasis course.

474 Theory of 20th-Century Art in Europe and America (3)
Addresses the theoretical basis for the modern movement. Emphasis on analyzing and discussing individual works of art in light of contemporary writings by artists and theorists. Prereq: 172 and 173 (or their Honors equivalents), or consent of instructor. Writing-emphasis course.

475 History of 19th-Century Painting and Sculpture in Europe (3)
The evolution of Romanticism, Neoclassicism, and Realism in Europe, including the innovations of Manet, Impressionism, Cézanne, Post-Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Symbolism. Writing emphasis course.

476 History of 20th-Century Painting and Sculpture in Europe (3)
Development of the Modern and Post-Modern movements in Europe. Investigation of the progression of abstraction through more recent conceptual trends. Analysis of the work of individual artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and many others. Writing-emphasis course.

479 Special Topics in Art History (3)
Student or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

483 History of American Sculpture (3)
American sculpture from prehistory to the 1960s. Writing-emphasis course.

485 History of Printmaking (3)
Survey of prints from the 15th century to the present. Emphasis on 20th century in Europe and the United States. Prereq: 172 and 173.

489 Studies in Art History (3)
Concentration in individually selected area. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

493 Independent Study (1-15)
Prereq: Consent of instructor.

494 Individual Problems (3)
Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

571 Studies in Medieval Art (3)
Art and architecture of Middle Ages: major monuments from Byzantium or western Europe. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

572 Studies in Italian Renaissance Art (3)
Art and architecture of 14th, 15th, and/or 16th centuries in Italy. Early or High Renaissance or Mannerist periods. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

573 Studies in Baroque Art (3)
17th-century art and architecture: major artists and works from southern or northern Europe. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

574 Studies in Modern Western Art (3)
Selected topics in 19th- and 20th-century western art. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

575 Studies in Modern American Art (3)
Selected topics in 19th- and 20th-century American art. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

576 Studies in Asian Art (3)
Selected topics in Japanese or Chinese Art. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 6 hrs.

579 Special Topics in Art History (3)
Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department. Prereq: M.F.A. candidate or consent of instructor. May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.