Art History: An Introduction

In this survey of art history, students will gain the tools to look at, understand, and analyze visual art across time periods and cultures, spanning from the statues and monuments of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to early modern Dutch scenes of everyday life, 19th-century Impressionist paintings and Japanese prints, and 20th-century global art movements. We will think about how art reflects both universal human experiences and specific cultural and historical frameworks. By the end of our time together, students will be able to appreciate, talk about, and write with confidence about the art they encounter in museums, galleries and online! Students who are practicing artists will be able to see how their own work exists in conversation with larger artistic ideas both past and present. Classes will be held remotely, so students will need to access Zoom, Canvas and YouTube on their laptop, phone or tablet.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Introduction to Art History