ART 1010 - Art History: Prehistory to Gothic

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): College level reading & writing
This course focuses on a panoramic view of Western Art from the periods of Prehistory to the Middle Ages with a brief introduction to Early Renaissance Art. An overview of Non-Western art is included to aid in understanding various cultures and the relevance of works of art to our own culture. The influences of the social, cultural, historical, economic, spiritual and technical trends during each period of history are reviewed. The course encompasses the comprehension and use of the specialized vocabulary of art history and offers practice in applying the skills of visual analysis and historical interpretation to works of art. Offered (Fall)