ARH 2050 ART HISTORY I: PREHIST. THROUGH RENAISS. (Introduction to Art History: Rise and Fall of Empires)

Credit hours: 3

This course offers a survey of art history from prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Students will explore major works of art and architecture from various cultures and historical periods, focusing on their stylistic, cultural, and historical contexts. The course emphasizes the development of visual analysis skills and an understanding of the social and cultural factors that influenced artistic production, such as a global survey of art history from the Late Roman Empire in 337 AD to The Age of Discovery in the 16th century. The course includes a chronological and systematic approach; provides a basis for more detailed study of individual periods in upper-level art history courses, or a solid general foundation for a heightened appreciation of the heritage of art.
Course Attribute: General Education
Course Attribute Value: Humanities