Ancient and classical art will be emphasized along with their impact on the development of the art of western civilization. Significant historical examples will be examined and their impact on social, economic, and religious conditions. Emphasized will be the works of major innovators of each period. Discussion will center around the function of works of art in each period both on their own terms and in terms of the culture they represent.
Art is related to changing social and political situations.
The history of American painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and other significant arts and crafts from the settlement period to the present. Students may earn credits toward the final grade by visiting art museums and sites of notable architecture, supplemental reading, viewing recommended art films and television programs, and attending art programs on and off campus. Non-Western Art History A chronological survey of the art and architecture of India, China, and Japan, from the earliest times to the 19th Century. Spanning Indian art, the rise of Buddhism in India, and Indian art under the influence of Hinduism and Islam. The mutual influences of Chinese and Japanese art and their respective exposure to the arts of Islam and the West.