ARTH 2010 - World Art I

Credit Hours: (3) Former: (2101)

Description: This course examines world art from prehistoric times through the medieval period. Discussions center on understanding various civilizations through their visual arts, the cultural exchange between these civilizations, and how images are used for political, economic, religious, and social purposes. Students gain familiarity with movements, time periods, and individual works of art. Students learn to identify works of art, are introduced to art terminology, practice the fundamentals of visual analysis, and develop the ability to analyze the content and contexts of works of art. [G]