ARTH-H 100 INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE (3 CR.)
Introduces the non-specialist to the world of art and visual culture from around the world with an emphasis on thematic and historical contexts and cross-cultural connections.
1 classes found
Fall 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 34457 | Open | 3:55 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | MW | BH 003 | Molotiu A |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 34457: Total Seats: 80 / Available: 37 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Cultr
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
This course, designed to introduce the non-specialist to the world of art and visual culture, will be structured as a parallel study of, and comparison between, Western-European and East-Asian artistic traditions. Its emphasis will be on the formal, iconographic, and contextual analysis of artworks. We will explore the historical development of art and the varied purposes to which it has been put over the centuries. Learning a new visual vocabulary will enable students to understand, discuss, and write about a wide range of styles, periods, cultures, and media. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the roles that art plays in the world. No previous knowledge of art or art history is required; we will start slowly and create a solid foundation on which to build subsequent understanding and discussion.
The College of Arts