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Art History Through the 15th Century

Examine the major styles of art and architecture in Western civilization from prehistory to the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods.

Art of the Northern Renaissance

Explore the artistic work of Northern Europe from 1300 to 1600, including Netherlands, Flanders, France, Germany, and England, through a close reading of primary and secondary source material and an exploration of the works themselves.

Art History Methodologies and Theory

Learn art-historical methods and historiography, with an emphasis on the historical development of current practices, interpretive methodology, critical theory, debates within the field, and cross-disciplinary dialogues. You will consider the definition of and approach to art-historical problems from the late Renaissance to the present.

Egyptian Art and Archaeology – To the Death of Cleopatra VII

Examine the art and archaeology of Egypt from the earliest times to the death of Cleopatra VII. You will critically analyze Egyptian Art and its influence in the West through the study of primary and secondary source material.

Traditional Materials, Tools, and Techniques in Art

Learn about the materials, tools, and techniques of the past and present. You’ll explore art and the art-making process through hands-on studio work, theoretical investigation, weekly written assignments, and a final research paper focusing on a particular material/technique.

Dada and Surrealism

Study the art, philosophy, and film of international Dada and Surrealist artists whose work became a turning point in the evolution of modern art history, and examine both movements through the lens of Modernism and postmodernism. (This course is cross-listed with LA 464.)

20th Century Art for Art History Majors

Study Western fine art movements from the late 19th century to the present, including Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Fauvism, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, Performance Art, Graffiti, and Post-Modernism.

Art History Thesis – General

Write an original thesis on global art/architecture. You will independently craft a scholarly idea/argument on a subject/theme of your choice (typically one from outside the focus or thematic/chronological range of other listed thesis classes), before writing a final thesis on the same topic with the support of a specialist advisor.

Art History Through the 19th Century

Explore the major styles of art and architecture in Western civilization from the high Renaissance through the 19th century.

Midpoint Thesis and Research

Students will prepare, research, and edit their thesis proposal, culminating in the presentation of their Midpoint Review. Passing the course and Midpoint Review will allow students to move on and enroll in their respective AHS Directed Study, in which they will use the work they’ve completed in AHS 750 to… Read More