AH 1100 - Art History I: Ancient to Medieval

Credits: 3

In the first of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students explore the major artists, movements, and artistic themes of the Western tradition—beginning with prehistoric art and concluding with Medieval Art. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics, and the role of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials, such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and the fundamentals of design and composition. Upon successful completion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles from ancient to medieval art. Furthermore, students will learn basic methods in discipline of art history, such as formal analysis, and write knowledgeably on topics from ancient to medieval art

Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I

Notes: (Formerly AH 1010).

Course Learning Outcomes:

Students demonstrate critical thinking skills, defined as the capacity to challenge assumptions, contextualize information, identify problems, conceptualize responses.
Students demonstrate writing skills, which encompasses thesis statement, organization, conclusion, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adheres to CMS formatting.
Students identify and define the elements and principles of design as well as the various types of media found within the visual arts and design disciplines.
Students recognize formal art historical divisions of western art from antiquity through the medieval period.
Students understand some of the tenets of art criticism, theory, and methodologies.

Required Textbooks:
Art History, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9780205873470

A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th Edition - ISBN: 9780205886999