ARH2051 Art History: Renaissance - 18th Century Neo-Classicism -

3 Credit Hours

(Fall, Spring)

Survey of significant contributions in art from Renaissance through Contemporary. Art will be considered in terms of stylistic qualities as well as iconography and historical context. Course readings will be derived from the western canon. In addition and to the extent possible, the course will provide instruction on the historical background and philosophical foundation of western civilization and American democracy.

Prerequisite(s): a passing score on the standardized placement test measuring communications/verbal/reading achievement, successful completion of any required developmental English and Reading coursework with a grade of “C” or better, or exemption from placement testing.