COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to foster in students an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. In addition to visual analysis, this course emphasizes understanding works in context, considering such issues as patronage, gender and the functions and effects of works of art. Prior art training is not a prerequisite nor does the course cater exclusively to future Art History majors. This course was designed to meet the requirements of the Advanced Placement Art History requirements precisely.

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters

REQUIRED TEXT: Gardner's Art Through the Ages, 12th Edition (Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya) ISNB: 0155050907

NOTE:  You must order the textbook for this course. Please click the following link to place your order.  ORDER BOOK LINK. This is to be paid separately from this course.