The history of architecture, painting, sculpture, and related arts in Egyptian, Aegean, Greek and Roman civilizations, as well as the Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods. The history of architecture, painting, sculpture and related arts in Europe from the last of the 14th century through the 18th century. A study of the major visual arts in Europe from the latter 18th century to the second decade of the 20th century. A study of the dominant visual arts of the Far East covering the major cultures and emphasizing the arts of China and Japan. Specialized study in a selected period of the history of art or in more than one period if the subject of study indicates such.
Findings are to be reported during periodic conferences and in written reports.
May be repeated to accumulate a total of four semester hours. An introduction to studio pottery through comprehensive experience with clay preparation, basic forming, decorating, glazing methods, and kiln firing procedures at low temperatures. Basic studio work principles and individual design are stressed. Individual work direction pursued in depth. Clay body preparation, kiln stacking, and assigned glaze research.