All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

ARHY 111: History of Art : Ancient to Medieval World
A chronology oriented, detailed presentation of the history of Western art. This survey deals with Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, Early Christian and Medieval art. (Can be elected to fulfill the history literature requirement)

ARHY 112: History of Art : Renaissance to Modern World
A continuation of ARHY 111. Surveys Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern art in Western Europe. (Can be elected to fulfill the history / literature requirements)

ARHY 120: History of Western Architecture
This course is an introduction to the Western tradition of architecture from ancient times through the 20th century. The course is organized into chronological units with lectures presenting technical and stylistic developments within standard time frames. Each unit of the course features key monuments that identify specific advances in technology and style and represent a particular phase of architectural development.

ARHY 206: Greek Art
A study of the architecture, sculpture, vase painting, and minor arts of the Greek world from Minoan to Hellenistic times. The student is introduced to the extensive vocabulary of Greek art, which has been a continuing formative force in Western Art.

ARHY 207: Roman Art
An introduction to Roman innovation in architecture, sculpture, and painting. The background of Roman art in Etruscan, Greek and Egyptian civilizations is investigated, and the impact of Roman art in formulating Christian art, Renaissance art and Neo-Classicism is analyzed.

ARHY 210: American Art
An overview of American Architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative arts intended to acquaint the student with the major trends and contributions of American art from colonial to Modern times.

ARHY 217: Religion, Reason, and Visual Culture
This course will offer a socio-historical survey of religious thought, ideas, and concepts that inspired and influenced artists and visual culture throughout the ages, examining the links between art and religion in various media, including film, painting, sculpture, applied arts, photography, architecture, and multimedia works. The course will also explore the various intentions for such imagery, including, but not limited to, private devotion, public propaganda, spiritual enlightenment, and cautionary tools. The emphasis will be on the history of Western art and visual culture and especially its relation to Christianity.

ARHY 220: History of Photography
A survey of photographic developments from the early 19th century to the present. Emphasis is upon the United States and upon the interaction of and confrontation between artists and photographers.

ARHY 312: Late Medieval Art
Western European Art from the 11th and 14th century. Focus is upon the development of stone vaulting systems, monumental architectural sculpture, stained glass, fresco and panel painting, and illuminated manuscripts, in England, France, Italy and Germany.

ARHY 321: 15th Century Renaissance Art
An investigation of the Renaissance spirit of the 15th century. Concentration is upon attitudes of man, nature, and social structure, and to materials , techniques, pictorial representation, and iconography.

ARHY 331: Art of the Nineteenth Century
An assessment of the major movements of the nineteenth century in Europe and America with special emphasis on the social political and economic aspects that determined Modernism in Europe from 1789 to 1890. The course also addresses the changing role of the avant-garde artist and the formation of the new patronage, the art market, museum institutions, and exhibitions.

ARHY 332: Art of the Twentieth Century
Examination of the major American and European artists and movements of the early twentieth century. Beginning with the works of Cezanne and his impact on the formation of Cubism and Futurism, the contradictions and parallels in the various avant-garde practices from 1905-1945 are assessed and evaluated. The changing affiliations of artists, such as their political and aesthetic associations, are a major emphasis.

ARHY 374: Michelangelo: His Art and His World
From its beginning in Medici Florence to its conclusion admidst the spiritual turmoil of Counter Reformation, Michelangelo's career spanned several generations of Italian art and history. This course examines the genius of Michelangelo in the context of the artistic and cultural forces which combined to create the Renaissance.

ARHY 376: Contemporary Art
A study of the neo-avant-garde from 1945 to the present in the major European art centers and in America. The reception of the various modernist movements of contemporary art are examined in the context of social and cultural changes in the twentieth century. Major movements included are Abstract Expressionism, Realism, Pop Art, Minimalism, happenings, Performance Art, Conceptual Art, and the New Art of the Eighties.

ARHY 379, 371, 372,373,375: Special Studies in Art History
An occasional course in this series is offered when special students and faculty can be served. Courses offered include The Image of Women in Modern Art, Picasso, Impressionism, Egyptian Art, and Post Impressionism.

ARHY 398: Art and Society
This course explores the ways that social and political conditions and demands affect artist's aesthetic choices. Although many of the examples discussed in class are drawn form the visual art, other art forms such as literature, drama, music, and dance are included as appropriate. The class will examine thematic topics through history such as art and social protest, art in the service of governments, and commercial art. It also looks at issues of controversy in contemporary art worlds as they affect artistic production.

ARHY 431: Directed Readings (1-3 credits)
Permission of Department

ARHY 441W: American Painting and Sculpture
Selected topics in 18th, 19th, and early 20th century American Art History are examined in the context of social, political, cultural, and economic issues. Topic examples include: The Changing American Landscapes in the 19th century; American Portraiture; American Impressionism; American Women Artist; The Rise of American Art Academics; Art Criticism; and Patronage, Exhibitions, and Museum Institutions.

ARHY 442: American Architecture
Construction, style, building types , and concepts, of city planning in American Architecture from 17th century to the present. The social and political forces affecting style are emphasized. The course also includes an introduction to the theory and practice of historic preservation.

ARHY 443W: American Decorative Arts
Decorative Arts from the Pilgrims to the Bauhaus are examined in context: historical, formal, technological, and cultural. Field trips to Carnegie Institute and other area collections are scheduled.

ARHY 478: Internship
Practical experience in art-related areas introduces the student to the many opportunities in the art field. Prerequisite: Permission of the Art History faculty and completion of fifteen Art History credits.