ARTH 1600 - World Art I: Art Prior to 1400

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or permission of department

Description: This course is an introduction to the discipline of art history and the tools used to analyze and interpret works of art within their cultural contexts. As the first part of a two-part survey, the course examines art, design and architecture from the prehistoric age through the 14th century throughout a variety of global cultures. Analytical tools appropriate to the disciplines of art history, theory and criticism, including the use of research, are used by the student to support interpretations. This course provides the introductory foundations in art history for students in art, art history, and communication design majors and is recommended for non-majors to meet the General Studies requirements in Arts and Humanities and/or Global Diversity.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ARTH or HON.

General Studies: Arts and Humanities, Global Diversity

Cross Listed Course(s): HON 1600