The study of American painting, sculpture and architecture from the Colonial period to the end of the 19th Century seen in relation to European developments and American social and technological changes. Emphasis is placed on 19th Century paintings dealing with still-life and landscapes. Although class discussion is strongly encouraged, this is primarily a lecture course based upon the visual content of works of art presented by way of projected slides. Attendance is highly recommended for every class meeting.
Students are responsible for the content of all lectures and assigned reading materials.
My office is in Dugan Hall, Room 218. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1980. Avon Publishers, 1990. In addition to a series of articles some placed on the Reserve Section of the O'Leary Library and others to be found in the periodical section of the O'Leary Library. Oxford Publishers, 1980.