It is designed for the beginning student and assumes no previous experience in art or art history. Although this is an introductory course, it is a challenging course. It is not intended for those wishing to take a break from rigorous academic studies. The most successful students will adhere to very disciplined study habits . I advise you to approach this course with the same determination and resolve that you would approach Physics, Calculus, or any other equally difficult introductory course of that caliber.
Art History is a demanding academic discipline.
You also will need to know and articulate the significance of art works within their given historical context. You will learn, understand and use specialized vocabulary. In short, you will exercise and sharpen your powers of analytical and critical thinking and writing. Your responsibility as a student goes far beyond just regurgitating a body of given information. You are expected to extract and derive concepts from that information and use that knowledge to explore other ideas, usually in the form of essay questions contrasting two different works of art.