Study of the arts and visual cultures of the Ancient World. According to subtitles, focus may be on selected periods or media of artistic and visual production, in the context of political, social, and cultural developments, from the Bronze Age through the Roman Empire under Constantine. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: A-H 105 recommended. Same as CLA 314.

An exploration of Renaissance artistic production as a European phenomenon of dynamic interchange between European artistic centers, artists, and trade in works of art. Besides painting, sculpture, and architecture, the study of Renaissance visual culture is expanded to include prints and the decorative arts. While the achievements of individual artists are considered, focus is placed on the values and motives of the patrons as well as the purposes and functions of art works. Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

Global survey of the history of photography from its inception to the present day. Organized thematically around various critical frameworks, this course exposes students to diverse photographic practices across culture and time. Emphasizing fine art photography, the course explores the ways in which both analog and digital photography are used to operate across multiple disciplines, such as art, design, science, social science, fashion, etc.

According to the subtitle, this course examines various aspects of art and visual culture in their social, political, theoretical, and aesthetic contexts after 1965. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credit hours.

A community-based or field-based experience in Art History. A formal learning contract among student, field supervisor, and supervising faculty member required. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 hours.

A supervised internship in a professional museum setting that builds upon Museum Studies I. The focus may be on a single aspect or several areas of museum activity: administration, curatorship, education, registration and collection management, design, development, public relations, etc. Laboratory, ten hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

This course examines art form a practical perspective. It introduces various disciplines that relate to the understanding of art, such as materials, formats, handling, display, storage, conservation, and connoisseurship. In this course, students will have the opportunity to engage firsthand with artworks, meanwhile deepening their knowledge of the background and context of the types of art examined. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing and at least one course in Art History & Visual Studies.

Study of a particular genre (type of subject, such as still life) or a particular medium (type of object, such as the icon) in the history of art. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

Study of artistic and other visual production of a period, geographical location, theme, or medium, with emphasis on its interdisciplinary connections. Depending on the topic, reading, and research may engage with a wide variety of disciplines, for example, literature, music, theater, history, political science, philosophy, classics, anthropology, etc. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

According to subtitles, seminar will focus on developments, problems, or issues in architectural or design history. Subtitle required.