AH 1110 - Art Historical Methods + Theories

Credits: 3
Course Type: Lecture

In the first of the sequence of three required courses in the history of art, students will be introduced to methodologies and critical theories specific to or used most by the discipline. Students will explore, discuss and knowledgeably write about a variety of different methodological and theoretical approaches to the interpretation of art and visual culture through a critical examination of scholarly texts, both historical and contemporary. Critical theories discussed may include: Marxism, Feminism, Postcolonial Theory, Critical Race Theory, Queer Theory, Postmodernism, and others relevant to the discipline of art interpretation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize and apply various art historical methodologies and theoretical applications through weekly readings, writing assignments, class discussions, and presentations.

Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I

Notes: (Formerly AH 1110 Art Historical Methods + History)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Recognize and apply different art historical methodologies, including formal analysis, and critical, social, and theoretical approaches to understanding different perspectives of art interpretation through various types of class assignments.
Demonstrate critical visual thinking skills through class discussions and assignments that challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, and conceptualize responses to topics within the history of the discipline.
Write effectively with a thesis, supporting evidence, clarity, organization, and correct grammar, syntax, spelling, a conclusion, and successfully applied the Chicago Manual of Style in-class assignments and projects.

AH1110 Course Learning Outcomes

Required Textbooks:
Methods & Theories of Art History, Anne D’Avella, 2005, ISBN 978-1-85669-417-9

OR online pdf: http://www.khist.uzh.ch/chairs/bildende/lehre/DAlleva_Theory.pdf