Art History

ARTH-105 (H) Art Appreciation; 3 credits
Students will discuss the nature of aesthetics in general and art in particular. They will demonstrate an understanding of such essential principles as form, unity, space, color, balance and emphasis, and will be able to identifyand analyze the works of selected artists from historical periods. Field trips may be required. (Prerequisites: READ 092, READ 095 or passing principles and techniques of drawing in a studio setting. The course includes: value systems, light/shade, perspective, proportion and composition. Field trips may be required.

ARTH-106 (H) History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval; 3 credits
The student will survey the history of painting, sculpture and architecture from the Ancient through Medieval period with emphasis on stylistic analysis and the relationship of art to its cultural and historical center. Field trips may be required. (Prerequisites: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score on Basic Skills Test; and ENGL 121)

ARTH-107 (H) History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary; 3 credits
The student will survey the history of painting, sculpture and architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary with emphasis on stylistic analysis and the relationship of art to its cultural and historical context. Field trips may be required.(Students are not required, but are encouraged to take ARTH 106 prior to ARTH 107.) (Prerequisites: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score on Basic Skills Test; and ENGL 121)