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ART HISTORY (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.
117. Survey of World Art, Prehistoric-Gothic (3) I II The art and architecture of Western civilizations through the Gothic era, and of world prehistoric and primitive cultures.
118. Survey of World Art, Renaissance-20th Century (3) I II The art and architecture of Western civilization, Renaissance through the 20th century.
201. Survey of Western Art in Society: Pre-history through Gothic (3) I A survey of the art and architecture of Western Civilization from pre-historic 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. Tier 2 - Arts.
202. Survey of Western Art in Society: Renaissance through Modern (3) II A survey of the art and architecture of Western Civilization from 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. Tier 2 - Arts.
299. Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]
312. Survey of Medieval Art (3) Survey of medieval art production and its circumstance from its inception in the catacombs of Rome to the spread of Gothic art across Europe.
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.
319. Introduction to American Art (3) II Survey of American architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, and the decorative arts from colonial times to present.
320. Introduction to European Modern Art (3) I Painting and sculpture in Europe from about 1886 to recent times.
321. Introduction to Contemporary Art (3) I II Survey of contemporary art in the United States and Europe since the 1960s. P, ARH 118.
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).
329. Art History of the Cinema (3) I (Identical with CLAS 329, which is home).
334. Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (3) II (Identical with CLAS 334, which is home).
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. 3L, 1D. Field trip. (Identical with AFAS 339).
340A. Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) I (Identical with CLAS 340A, which is home).
340B. Introduction to Classical Art and Archaeology (3) II (Identical with CLAS 340B, which is home).
344. The Art and Architecture of the Islamic World (3) I II (Identical with NES 344, which is home).
393. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
394. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
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. ARH 412A is not prerequisite to ARH 412B, etc. May be convened with 512A.
412B. Medieval Art: Early Medieval Art (3) II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. ARH 412A is not prerequisite to ARH 412B, etc. May be convened with 512B.
412C. Medieval Art: Romanesque Art (3) II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. ARH 412A is not prerequisite to ARH 412B, etc. May be convened with ARH 512C.
412D. Medieval Art : Gothic Art (3) II The history of art and architecture in Western Europe and Byzantium between ca. 300 and ca. 1300. ARH 412A is not prerequisite to ARH 412B, etc. May be convened with ARH 512D.
413B. Renaissance Art in Italy: 15th Century (3) II Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy - 15th century. ARH 413B is not prerequisite to ARH 413C. May be convened with ARH 513B.
413C. Renaissance Art in Italy: 16th Century (3) Painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy - 16th century. ARH 413B is not prerequisite to ARH 413C. May be convened with ARH 513C.
414A. Northern Renaissance Art (3) I German, French and Netherlandish painting during the late 14th through the 15th centuries. ARH 414A is not prerequisite to ARH 414B. May be convened with ARH 514A.
414B. Northern Renaissance Art (3) II 16th century art production in Germany, France, England, and the Netherlands. P, 6 units of art history. May be convened with ARH 514B.
415A. Southern Baroque Art (3) I II The painting, sculpture, and architecture of 17th century Italy and Spain. May be convened with ARH 515A.
415B. Northern Baroque Art (3) I The art and architecture of 17th century Holland, France, and England. May be convened with ARH 515B.
416A. Eighteenth Century Art (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.
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.
417. 19th Century European Art (3) I II Painting and sculpture from the French Revolution through Impressionism. P, 6 units of history or art history. May be convened with ARH 517.
418A. 20th-Century Art (3) I Painting and sculpture in Europe - 1886 to World War I. P, 6 units of history or art history. ARH 418A is not prerequisite to ARH 418B. May be convened with ARH 518A.
418B. 20th-Century Art (3) II Painting and sculpture in Europe - Between the World Wars. P, 6 units of history or art history. ARH 418A is not prerequisite to ARH 418B. May be convened with ARH 518B.
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. ARH 422A is not prerequisite to ARH 422B, etc. (Identical with ANTH 422A, LA S 422A). May be convened with ARH 522A.
422B. Pre-Hispanic Art (3) II Pre-Columbian art of Central and South America with particular attention to the Andean area. ARH 422A is not prerequisite to ARH 422B, etc. (Identical with ANTH 422B, LA S 422B). May be convened with ARH 522B.
422C. Pre-Hispanic Art (3) I II Social history of art in prehispanic Mesoamerica from the preclassic through the post-classic period. P, ARH 422A is not prerequisite to ARH 422B, etc. (Identical with ANTH 422C, LA S 422C). May be convened with ARH 522C.
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. ARH 423A is not prerequisite to ARH 423B. May be convened with ARH 523A.
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. ARH 423A is not prerequisite to ARH 423B. May be convened with ARH 523B.
424A. History of Photography (3) I From its invention to 1895; impact of photography on the art and culture of the 19th century. P, 6 units of art history. ARH 424A is not prerequisite to ARH 424B. May be convened with ARH 524A.
424B. History of Photography (3) II As an art medium from 1895 to 1965. P, 6 units of art history. ARH 424A is not prerequisite to ARH 424B. May be convened with ARH 524B.
429A. American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: Colonial art. P, 6 units of history or art history. ARH 429A is not prerequisite to ARH 429B, etc. May be convened with ARH 529A.
429B. American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: 19th century art. P, 6 units of history or art history. ARH 429A is not prerequisite to ARH 429B, etc. May be convened with ARH 529B.
429C. American Art (3) I II Art in the United States from 1900 through 1940. P, 6 units of history or art history. ARH 429A is not prerequisite to ARH 429B, etc. May be convened with ARH 529C.
429D. American Art (3) I II Art in the United States: Twentieth century American art from the 1930s to recent times. P, 6 units of history or art history, ARH 429A is not prerequisite to ARH 429B, etc. May be convened with ARH 529D.
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.
434. History of the American House (3) II (Identical with ARCH 434, which is home). May be convened with ARH 534.
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. P, ARH 117 or ARH 118. May be convened with ARH 535.
439A. African Art (3) I African art in context through chronological, interdisciplinary focus; the art of Northeast Africa, Nigeria and Yoruba Diaspora. P, ARH 339. ARH 439A is not prerequisite to ARH 439B. Field trip. May be convened with ARH 539A.
439B. African Art (3) II Afr ican art in context through chronological, interdisciplinary focus; the main traditions of the Southern Savannah, Equatorial Africa and the Eastern Sudan. P, ARH 339. ARH 439A is not prerequisite to ARH 439B. Field trip. May be convened with ARH 539B.
452. Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 452, which is home). May be convened with ARH 552.
454. Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 454, which is home). May be convened with ARH 554.
456. Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 456, which is home). May be convened with ARH 556.
457. Greek Architecture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 457, which is home). May be convened with ARH 557.
461. Greek Pottery 1200-400 B.C. (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 461, which is home). May be convened with ARH 561.
464. Women in American Architecture (3) I (Identical with ARCH 464, which is home). May be convened with ARH 564.
466. The Art and Architecture of LeCorbusier (3) [Rpt./1] I (Identical with ARCH 466, which is home). May be convened with ARH 566.
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 trip. May be convened with ARH 581.
484. Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 484, which is home). Field trip. May be convened with ARH 584.
493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
493H. Honors Internship (1-3)
494. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]
496. Seminar
a. Issues in Art History (3) I S P, senior status, open to majors only.
d. Mediterranean Cities in the 15th-16th Centuries: Cairo, Istanbul, Florence, and Venice (3) II (Identical with NES 496D, which is home).
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./2]
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]
511. Methods of Art History (3) I Major intellectual approaches to the visual arts developed within the past 150 years. Field trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ANTH 522B, LA S 522B). May be convened with ARH 422B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
534. History of the American House (3) I (Identical with ARCH 534, which is home). May be convened with ARH 434.
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.
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.
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.
552. Etruscan Art and Archaeology (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 552, which is home). May be convened with ARH 452.
554. Greek and Roman Sculpture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 554, which is home). May be convened with ARH 454.
556. Greek and Roman Painting (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 556, which is home). May be convened with ARH 456.
557. Greek Architecture (3) I (Identical with CLAS 557, which is home). May be convened with ARH 457.
561. Greek Pottery 1200-400 B.C. (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 561, which is home). May be convened with ARH 461.
564. Women in American Architecture (3) I (Identical with ARCH 564, which is home). May be convened with ARH 464.
566. Art and Archaeology of Le Corbusier (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I (Identical with ARCH 566, which is home). May be convened with ARH 466.
581. Contemporary Theory and Criticism (3) 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.
584. Roman Art and Architecture (3) I II (Identical with CLAS 584, which is home). May be convened with ARH 484.
593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
596. Seminar
b. Problems in Renaissance-Baroque (3) [Rpt./ 2] II
c. Studies in Medieval Art (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
d. Topics in Early Modern European Art (3) II
e. Pre-Columbian Art (3) [Rpt./ 4] I P, consent of instructor. (Identical with ANTH 596E).
f. History of Photography (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II P, ARH 424A, ARH 424B.
g. Colonial and 19th-Century American Art (3) [Rpt./ 3] I Field trip.
h. Issues in Architectural History (3) [Rpt./] P, graduate standing, ARCH 414 or ARCH 514 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ARCH 596h).
i. Issues in Contemporary Theory and Criticism (3) I II P, consent of department.
j. Issues in African Art History (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II (Identical with AFAS 596J, ANTH 596J).
m. Issues in Mexican Art (3) II P, consent of department.
n. American Art (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
693. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
693. Internship
a. Art Museum Training (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, museum studies concentration only, 12 units of graduate art history courses.
b. Curatorial Training for Archives of Photography (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, ARH 511, 12 units of graduate art history courses, museum studies concentration only.
c. Archivist Training for Collection of Photography (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, museum studies concentration only, 12 units of graduate art history courses.
d. Archives of Photography: Preservation/Cataloging (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, ARH 511, museum studies concentration only, 12 units of graduate art history courses.
694. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-4) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-5) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]