Art History, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Art History (ARH ) Dept Info - College Info

ARH 112 Art in Nonwestern Society (3) I A concise introduction to the visual arts of the non-western world; comparative and cross-cultural, covering African, Islamic, Asian, Pacific Basin, Prehispanic and Native North American cultures.

ARH 117 Survey of World Art, Prehistoric-Gothic (3) I II The art and architecture of western civilizations cultures through the Gothic era, and of world prehistoric and primitive cultures. P, art majors only. Credit allowed for ARH 117 or ARH 202 but not for both.

ARH 118 Survey of World Art, Renaissance-20th Century (3) I II The art and architecture of Western civilization, Renaissance through the 20th century. P, art majors only. Credit allowed for ARH 118 or ARH 202 but not for both.

ARH 201 Survey of Western Art in Society: Prehistory through Gothic (3) I A survey of the art and architecture of western civilization from prehistoric cultures through the Gothic period utilizing interdisciplinary methods. The lectures will focus on the major monuments of art and will examine the relationship between the social function of art and its form and content. P, non-majors only. Credit allowed for ARH 117 or ARH 201 but not for both. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

ARH 202 Survey of Western Art in Society: Renaissance through Modern (3) II A survey of the art and architecture of western civilization from the Renaissance through modern times utilizing interdisciplinary methods. The lectures will focus on the major monuments of art and will examine the relationship between the social function of art and its form and content. P, non-majors only. Credit allowed for ARH 118 or ARH 202 but not for both. Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

ARH 203 Survey of Art in Non-Euro/American Societies (3) I An interdisciplinary survey of arts and architecture of Africa, Mesoamerica, Native North America, and the Pacific Basin.

ARH 299 Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

ARH 299H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

ARH 300 The Classical Ideal in 1930's Art (3) I P, two courses from Tier One, Traditions and Cultures (TRAD 101,102,103,104). (Identical with CLAS 300, which is home). Approved as Tier Two - Humanities.

ARH 312 Survey of Medieval Art (3) I II Survey of medieval art production and its circumstance from its inception in the catacombs of Rome to the spread of Gothic art across Europe.

ARH 314 Art and Culture of Renaissance Europe (3) I An introduction to the production and reception of art and culture in Renaissance Europe.

ARH 315 Survey of Baroque and Rococo Art (3) I II Survey of the major European Monumental painting, printmaking, architecture, and sculpture from 1600 to 1750.

ARH 319 Introduction to American Art (3) II Survey of American architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, and the decorative arts from colonial times to present.

ARH 320 Introduction to European Modern Art (3) I Painting and sculpture in Europe from about 1886 to recent times.

ARH 321 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3) I II Survey of contemporary art in the United States and Europe since the 1960s.

ARH 322 Introduction to Prehispanic, Hispanic, and Chicano Art (3) II Survey of the native, prehispanic arts of Meso; Central and South America; art since the conquest of Mexico, Central and South America; and Hispanic Arts of the Southwest and contemporary Chicano art. (Identical with LA S 322).

ARH 329 Art History of the Cinema (3) I (Identical with CLAS 329, which is home).

ARH 334 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (3) II (Identical with CLAS 334, which is home).

ARH 339 Introduction to African and African-American Art (3) I II Chronological, meta-ethno-aesthetic overview of continental African culture groups and individual African diaspora artists/styles/movements; covers slavery, reconstruction, Harlem renaissance, civil rights and contemporary developments. (Identical with AFAS 339).

ARH 340A Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) I (Identical with CLAS 340A, which is home).

ARH 340B Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) II (Identical with CLAS 340B, which is home).

ARH 344 The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (3) I II (Identical with NES 344, which is home). Approved as Tier Two - Arts.

ARH 393 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

ARH 393H Honors Internship (1-3)

ARH 394 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

ARH 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I II

ARH 399 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ARH 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

ARH 412A Medieval Art: Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3) II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. May be convened with ARH 512A.

ARH 412B Medieval Art: Early Medieval Art (3) I The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. May be convened with ARH 512B.

ARH 412C Medieval Art: Romanesque Art (3) II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. May be convened with ARH 512C.

ARH 412D Medieval Art: Gothic Art (3) I II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. May be convened with ARH 512D.

ARH 413A Renaissance Art in Italy: 13th and 14th Century (3) I Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy: 13th and 14th century. P, ARH 413A is not prerequisite to ARH 413B, etc. May be convened with ARH 513A.

ARH 413B Renaissance Art in Italy: 15th Century (3) II Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy. P, ARH 413A is not prerequisite to ARH 413B, etc. May be convened with ARH 513B.

ARH 413C Renaissance Art in Italy: 16th Century (3) Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy. May be convened with ARH 513C.

ARH 414A Northern Renaissance Art (3) I German, French and Netherlandish painting during the late 14th through the 15th centuries. May be convened with ARH 514A.

ARH 414B Northern Renaissance Art (3) II 16th century art production in Germany, France, England, and the Netherlands. May be convened with ARH 514B.

ARH 415A Southern Baroque Art (3) I II The painting, sculpture, and architecture of 17th century Italy and Spain. May be convened with ARH 515A.

ARH 415B Northern Baroque Art (3) I The art and architecture of 17th century Holland, France, and England. May be convened with ARH 515B.

ARH 416A Eighteenth Century Art I (3) I Survey of art and architecture of 18th-century England and Italy within the context of the grand tour. May be convened with ARH 516A.

ARH 416B Eighteenth Century Art II (3) I II Course will examine the art and architecture of 18th-century France and Germany. May be convened with ARH 516B.

ARH 417 19th Century European Art (3) I II Painting and sculpture from the French Revolution through Impressionism. May be convened with ARH 517.

ARH 418A 20th-Century Art (3) I Painting and sculpture in Europe - 1886 to World War I. May be convened with ARH 518A.

ARH 418B 20th-Century Art (3) II Painting and sculpture in Europe - Between the World Wars. May be convened with ARH 518B.

ARH 422A Pre-Hispanic Art (3) I Art of the high cultures of Mesoamerica, with the focus on architecture, sculpture, painting and crafts prior to European contact. (Identical with LA S 422A, ANTH 422A). May be convened with ARH 522A.

ARH 422B Pre-Hispanic Art (3) II Pre-Columbian art of Central and South America with particular attention to the Andean area. (Identical with LA S 422B, ANTH 422B). May be convened with ARH 522B.

ARH 422C Pre-Hispanic Art (3) I II Social history of art in prehispanic Mesoamerica from the preclassic through the post-classic period. (Identical with ANTH 422C, LA S 422C). May be convened with ARH 522C.

ARH 423A The Art of Mexico (3) I The art of Colonial Mexico, from the early 16th century to the late 18th century. The effects of the Spanish conquest on native traditions; public, private and sacred patronage; the effects of the Bourbon reforms. Painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic and minor arts. May be convened with ARH 523A.

ARH 423B The Art of Mexico (3) II The art of Modern Mexico, from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. The Independence Period, the National Period, and the Revolutionary Period. Painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic and minor arts. May be convened with ARH 523B.

ARH 424A History of Photography (3) I From its invention to 1895; impact of photography on the art and culture of the 19th century. May be convened with ARH 524A.

ARH 424B History of Photography (3) II As an art medium from 1895 to 1965. May be convened with ARH 524B.

ARH 429A American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: Colonial art. May be convened with ARH 529A.

ARH 429B American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: 19th century art. May be convened with ARH 529B.

ARH 429C American Art (3) I II Art in the United States from 1900 through 1940. May be convened with ARH 529C.

ARH 429D American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: Twentieth century American art from the 1930s to recent times. May be convened with ARH 529D.

ARH 431 Studio Introduction to Contemporary Art (3) I Introduction to contemporary art, theory criticism, and cultural politics circa 1945 to the present. Emphasis on movements and themes. May be convened with ARH 531.

ARH 434 History of the American House (3) II P, ARCH 334, consent of instructor. Open to non-majors. (Identical with ARCH 434, which is home). May be convened with ARH 534.

ARH 435 History of Prints (3) I II The technique and functions of the printmaking media from their inception in the 15th century to the 19th century. May be convened with ARH 535.

ARH 439A African Art (3) I African art in context through chronological, interdisciplinary focus; the art of Northeast Africa, Nigeria and Yoruba Diaspora. Field Trips. May be convened with ARH 539A.

ARH 439B African Art (3) II African art in context through chronological, interdisciplinary focus; the main traditions of the Southern Savannah, Equatorial Africa and the Eastern Sudan. Field Trips. May be convened with ARH 539B.

ARH 452 Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 452, which is home). May be convened with ARH 552.

ARH 454 Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 454, which is home). May be convened with ARH 554.

ARH 456 Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II P, CLAS 340B, CLAS 340A. (Identical with CLAS 456, which is home). May be convened with ARH 556.

ARH 457 Greek Architecture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 457, which is home). May be convened with ARH 557.

ARH 461 Greek Pottery 1200-400 B.C. (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 461, which is home). May be convened with ARH 561.

ARH 464 Women in American Architecture (3) I P, consent of instructor, upper-division status. (Identical with ARCH 464, which is home). May be convened with ARH 564.

ARH 466 The Art and Architecture of LeCorbusier (3) [Rpt./ 1] I P, ARCH 334. (Identical with ARCH 466, which is home).

ARH 481 Contemporary Theory and Criticism (3) I II Discussion of the theory and criticism of contemporary art since 1960 based on assigned readings and slide presentations. Field Trips. May be convened with ARH 581.

ARH 484 Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 484, which is home). May be convened with ARH 584.

ARH 493 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

ARH 493H Honors Internship (1-3)

ARH 494 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

ARH 496A Issues in Art History (3) I S

ARH 496D Mediterranean Cities in the 15th-16th c.: Cairo, Istanbul, Florence & Venice (3) II (Identical with NES 496D, which is home).

ARH 496O Issues in Art History (3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I Please note: the content of this course will change with the instructor at ASU. This course accommodates the video broadcast of established Art History courses at other universities. This is intended as an omnibus number so that students at the UA may register for a particular course. An example syllabus will be kept on file in the Art Dept. P, ARH 201 or ARH 202. May be convened with ARH 596O.

ARH 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

ARH 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

ARH 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ARH 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

ARH 511 Methods of Art History (3) I Major intellectual approaches to the visual arts developed within the past 150 years. Field Trips.

ARH 512A Medieval Art (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 412A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 412A.

ARH 512B Medieval Art: Early Medieval Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 412B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 412B.

ARH 512C Medieval Art: Romanesque Art (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 412C. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 412C.

ARH 512D Medieval Art: Gothic Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 412D. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 412D.

ARH 513A Renaissance Art in Italy: 13th and 14th Century (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 413A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 413A.

ARH 513B Renaissance Art in Italy: 15th Century (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 413B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 413B.

ARH 513C Renaissance Art in Italy: 16th Century (3) For a description of course topics see ARH 413C. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 413C.

ARH 514A Northern Renaissance Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 414A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 414A.

ARH 514B Northern Renaissance Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 414B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 414B.

ARH 515A Southern Baroque Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 415A. Graduate-level requirements include supplemental readings, additional assignments, and an oral presentation. May be convened with ARH 415A.

ARH 515B Northern Baroque Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 415B. Graduate-level requirements include supplemental readings, additional assignments, and an oral presentation. May be convened with ARH 415B.

ARH 516A Eighteenth Century Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 416A. Graduate-level requirements include supplemental reading, discussion; additional writing assignments and oral presentations. May be convened with ARH 416A.

ARH 516B Eighteenth Century Art II (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 416B. Graduate students will do supplemental reading, discussion; additional writing assignments and oral presentations. May be convened with ARH 416B.

ARH 517 19th Century European Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 417. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 417.

ARH 518A 20th-Century Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 418A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 418A.

ARH 518B 20th-Century Art (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 418B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 418B.

ARH 522A Pre-Hispanic Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 422A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. (Identical with ANTH 522A, LA S 522A). May be convened with ARH 422A.

ARH 522B Pre-Hispanic Art (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 422B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. (Identical with LA S 522B, ANTH 522B). May be convened with ARH 422B.

ARH 522C Pre-Hispanic Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 422C. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. (Identical with ANTH 522C, LA S 522C). May be convened with ARH 422C.

ARH 523A The Art of Mexico (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 423A. Graduate-level requirements include a critical bibliography as well as a research paper. May be convened with ARH 423A.

ARH 523B The Art of Mexico (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 423B. Graduate-level requirements include a critical bibliography as well as a research paper. May be convened with ARH 423B.

ARH 524A History of Photography (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 424A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 424A.

ARH 524B History of Photography (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 424B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 424B.

ARH 529A American Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 429A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be taken in any order. May be convened with ARH 429A.

ARH 529B American Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 429B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be taken in any order. May be convened with ARH 429B.

ARH 529C American Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 429C. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be taken in any order. May be convened with ARH 429C.

ARH 529D American Art (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 429D. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest. May be taken in any order. May be convened with ARH 429D.

ARH 531 Studio Introduction to Contemporary Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 431. Graduate students will lead discussions, write two artists' statements, have a critique with the professor, as well as midterm, final and an extended paper. May be convened with ARH 431.

ARH 534 History of the American House (3) I (Identical with ARCH 534, which is home). May be convened with ARH 434.

ARH 535 History of Prints (3) I II For a description of course topics see ARH 435. Graduate students will have additional reading assignments and must submit a paper of at least 10 pages, the topic of which must first be cleared with the instructor. May be convened with ARH 435.

ARH 539A African Art (3) I For a description of course topics see ARH 439A. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on approved topic. May be convened with ARH 439A.

ARH 539B African Art (3) II For a description of course topics see ARH 439B. Graduate-level requirements include a critical review/report from a primary source book on library reserve. May be convened with ARH 439B.

ARH 552 Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 552, which is home). May be convened with ARH 452.

ARH 554 Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 554, which is home). May be convened with ARH 454.

ARH 556 Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 556, which is home). May be convened with ARH 456.

ARH 557 Greek Architecture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 557, which is home). May be convened with ARH 457.

ARH 561 Greek Pottery 1200-400 B.C. (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 561, which is home).

ARH 564 Women in American Architecture (3) I P, consent of instructor. (Identical with ARCH 564, which is home). May be convened with ARH 464.

ARH 566 Art and Archaeology of Le Corbusier (3) I (Identical with ARCH 566, which is home). May be convened with ARH 466.

ARH 581 Contemporary Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II For a description of course topics see ARH 481. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a single aspect of a current scholarly interest. May be convened with ARH 481.

ARH 584 Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 584, which is home). May be convened with ARH 484.

ARH 593 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

ARH 596B Problems in Renaissance-Baroque (3) [Rpt./ 2] II

ARH 596C Studies in Medieval Art (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

ARH 596D Topics in Early Modern European Art (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] II

ARH 596E Pre-Columbian Art (3) [Rpt./ 4] I (Identical with ANTH 596E).

ARH 596F History of Photography (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II

ARH 596G Colonial and 19th Century American Art (3) [Rpt./ 3] I Field Trips.

ARH 596H Issues in Architectural History (3) I II P, graduate standing, ARCH 414 or ARCH 514 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ARCH 596H).

ARH 596I Issues in Contemporary Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

ARH 596J Issues in African Art History (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II (Identical with ANTH 596J, AFAS 596J).

ARH 596M Issues in Mexican Art (3) II

ARH 596N American Art (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II

ARH 596O Issues in Art History (3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I For a description of course topics see ARH 496O. Graduate-level requirements include more extensive research paper as well as an oral presentation using primary sources. May be convened with ARH 496O.

ARH 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ARH 693 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

ARH 693A Art Museum Training (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

ARH 693B Curatorial Training for Archives of Photography (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

ARH 693C Archivist Training for Collection of Photography (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

ARH 693D Archives of Photography: Preservation/Cataloging (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

ARH 694 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

ARH 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ARH 900 Research (1-4) [Rpt./]

ARH 909 Master's Report (1-5) [Rpt./]

ARH 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

ARH 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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