Survey of Art III examines the primary artistic developments in painting, sculpture, architecture and other media throughout Europe and America from the mid-eighteenth century through the present. This introductory course examines arts of the African continent. This class studies the development of 20 th century art in Europe and the U.S., including painting, sculpture, architecture, performance, photography, and conceptual art.
Students also become familiar with issues of modern art theory and criticism.
This course will familiarize the student with the concepts and various aspects of conservation, its role in museums and the care of collections, and will give specific emphasis on the materials, structure, deterioration, and preservation of material culture. We will pay particular attention to the ways in which art played a role in enforcing and defining social relations among members of the court for instance, between lord and vassal, between artist and patron, and between men and women. Selected topics in art historical research. Graduate students register for ARTH 4991. Program open to limited number of students.