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ART HISTORY
COURSES:
ART 101.
Western Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of Western art from 35,000 BC to 500 AD. The course will begin
with Paleolithic cave paintings and continue to the Roman and Early
Byzantine and Early Medieval periods. Art will be discussed from both
a critical and historical perspective, with regard to formal visual
elements of style and the social context of the societies, values, and
ideas that gave birth to Western art. CSU/UC
ART 102.
Western Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of Western art from the sixth to the eighteenth centuries.
The course will begin with the Roman era as an introduction, and continue
to the Neoclassical period. Art will be discussed from both a critical
and a historical perspective, with regard to formal visual elements
of style and the social context of the societies, values, and ideas
that gave birth to Western art. CSU/UC
ART 103.
Western Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the developments in modern art in Europe and America from
the French Revolution to the present. Artworks will be analyzed from
both critical and historical perspectives. Emphasis on the formal visual
elements of style as well as the broader social and cultural issues
associated with the art movements under discussion. CSU/UC
ART 104.
Asian Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the artistic heritage of Asia, from Iran in the west to
southeastern regions of Indonesia, spanning five millennia of Asian
art history. ART 104 explores the themes and beliefs which give unity
to the art of this part of the world, as well as the diverse cultural
characteristics which led to the development of national styles. CSU/UC
ART 105.
Ancient Art and Architecture of Latin America (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the artistic heritage of Pre-Columbian Mexico, Central and
South America. Art 105 explores the themes and beliefs which gave unity
to the art of this part of the world as well as the diverse cultural
characteristics which led to the development of regional styles. CSU/UC
ART 106.
Latin American Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of the artistic heritage of Latin America from the sixteenth
century AD to the present. All art will be discussed from a critical
and historical perspective, with regard to formal visual elements of
style and the societies, values, and ideas that gave birth to Latin
American art. CSU/UC
ART 107.
African American Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A brief survey of the art of West African civilizations and art history
of African Americans from the colonial to contemporary time. All art
will be discussed from both a critical and historical perspective, with
regard to formal visual elements of style and the societies, values
and ideas that gave birth to African American art. CSU/UC
ART 108.
Women Through Art History (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A survey of women in art, investigating their place in society as artists,
patrons, and subjects in art. The course will introduce women from both
European and non-European cultures, from prehistory to the present.
All art will be discussed from both a critical and historical perspective,
with regard to social context and formal visual elements. CSU/UC
ART 116.
Art of the Western World (3)
Lec-3, field trips, CR/NC available
A telecourse introduction to art history from the Classical Greek period
to the Modern twentieth century. Art will be discussed in its social
context and for formal visual elements. The course introduces the societies,
values, and ideas that gave birth to Western art, discusses the changing
goals of artists and patrons, traces art’s relation to power, religion,
culture, and the art of the past, and suggests how art defines or contradicts
its time. Refer to the Telelesson Schedule for viewing dates and times.
CSU/UC
ART 118.
Art America (3)
Lec-3, field trips, CR/NC available
A history of American art from colonial times to the present. Painting,
sculpture, architecture, and crafts will be examined and discussed within
the historical, political, and sociocultural background unique to American
art. Students will learn to identify major works of art by pivotal artists,
recognize the techniques and formal visual elements of art, and critically
analyze and evaluate the artwork within the contextual framework in
which it was created. Students will write about art through visits to
local museums to consider the works of art discussed in the telecourse.
CSU
ART 121-122-123.
Selected Topics in Art (1-2-3)
Lec-3, field trips, CR/NC available
Repeat: if no subject repeat
An in-depth investigation of selected topics in art. These courses were
developed in conjunction with the permanent and special exhibitions
at the Legion of Honor and De Young Memorial Museums of Art. The content
of these courses vary. Students may re-enroll without repeating subject
matter. Specific times and topics will be announced in the Class Schedule,
in classes and through campus media. CSU/UC
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