AHIST 1401 - Art History
Syllabus
- Introduction: What is art, how do we study art?
- The Foundations of Western Art: Ancient Greece and Rome
- The Middle Ages: The Fall of the Roman Empire, Romanesque and Gothic
- Revival and Rebirth in Europe: The Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo
- Art of Revolution: Neoclassicism and Romanticism
- The Roots of Modern Art: Realism, Photography and Impressionism
- Modernism: 1900 to 1950
- Contemporary Art, 1950 to now: Redefining what art is.
Resources
| Task |
Number |
Percentage of Final Grade |
Per Item |
| Discussions |
8 |
5% |
0.625% |
| Assignments |
4 |
5% |
1.25% |
| Journals |
8 |
20% |
2.5% |
| Graded Quiz |
2 |
30% |
15% |
| Final Exam |
1 |
40% |
40% |
Objectives
- Examine Western Art History as it is linked to historical events, intellectual history, as well as scientific and cultural trends.
- Recognize key works of art, their artists, styles, media, intent and public response.
- Apply a working knowledge of the specialized vocabulary used in Art History.
- Demonstrate appropriate visual literacy and critical thinking skills.