ARTH 4500 - Variable Topics Seminar in Art History, Theory and Criticism

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700 and ARTH 2080 with a “C-” or better in each, and Oral Communication, Quantitative Literacy, and Written Communication requirements fulfilled; or permission of department

Description: This course is an advanced, thematic seminar on an art historical topic. Students discuss thoroughly and apply information from readings that reflect recent scholarly approaches to the theme. Artworks are examined in critical frameworks that demonstrate the complex intersections between cultural, social, political, and aesthetic contexts. Students research a specific art historical problem and develop an original study using theoretical approaches to the topic.

Note: This course may be repeated under different topics for up to 9 semester hours.