ART HISTORY (ARTH)

ARTH-101 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART I (3 Credits)

This course introduces the material cultures of early western civilizations and peoples, covering developments in painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Art and architecture from, e.g., the Stone Age, Near East, Egypt, Aegean, Greece, and Rome, will be presented, as well as from the early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval, and Gothic traditions. Lectures and discussions will focus upon the way that art reflects culture, and is informed by social, political, and religious influences.

ARTH-102 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART II (3 Credits)

This course examines artistic expression in Western civilization, beginning with the Renaissance and ending with the Modern period, while being attentive to the role of the artist in the history of art. Lectures and discussions will present major works and artists, and will also focus upon the way that art reflects culture, and is informed by social, political, religious, economic, and geographical influences.

ARTH-103 SURVEY OF NON-WESTERN ART (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to art from around the world, which covers the history of three geographic regions that have historically been categorized as "Art of the Non-Western Traditions"- Africa, Pre-Columbian/Indigenous Arts of Meso- and North America, and the Art of the South Pacific/Oceania. The emphasis of the course is to develop an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of various art forms from cultures scattered around the world that have existed for thousands of years, representing multiple distinct lines of development.

ARTH-231 JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS (3 Credits)

This course will explore the genre of Japanese woodblock prints, known collectively as ukiyo-e, which literally means "pictures of the floating world," a reference to the world of pleasures in urban Edo (present day Tokyo) during the Edo period (1603-1868). The development of the ukiyo-e prints in the 17th century, the "Golden Age" of the late 18th and early 19th century, and in the decadence period of the 19th century will be traced. Various subjects will be examined such as the courtesans, popular actors, warriors and heroes, ghost stories, court classics, parody, shunga (erotic prints) and landscapes. Lectures will focus on the printing methods, the artistic styles of individual artists and their particular school, the relationships between artists and publishers, patronage, the commercial system of distribution and circulation, and government censorship. The course will demonstrate how Japanese literature, theater, poetry and manga (comics) are relevant to the world of ukiyo-e.

ARTH-232 JAPANESE FILM (3 Credits)

This course examines the history and aesthetics of Japanese film, focusing on the ways in which Japanese film responded to, and developed independently of, American cinema. The work of the three greatest Japanese directors- Yasujiro Ozu (1903-1963), Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956), and Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) will be emphasized, focusing on recurring narratives, themes, styles, and aesthetic traditions. The work of some modern and contemporary filmmakers will also be studied, compared, and contrasted to earlier traditions.

ARTH-234 ART OF THE NORTHWEST COAST (3 Credits)

This course is an introductory survey of the arts of the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast of North America, primarily of southern Alaska, British Columbia, Canada and the states of Washington and Oregon. The diversity and evolution of the basic art forms found in Northwest Coast art, from prehistoric to contemporary times, will be studied, with a focus on the function and meaning of the art in cultural and ceremonial contexts. The role of native artists of the Northwest Coast in expressing and maintaining a cultural and artistic identity also will be considered.

ARTH-301 GREEK ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY (3 Credits)

The course examines the vase painting, sculpture, architecture, and other archaeological materials from ancient Greece, from the Bronze Age to the end of the Hellenistic Period. Emphasis will be placed upon stylistic analyses. Included are works from Crete, the Cyclades, the Greek mainland, and Greek colonies.

ARTH-302 ROMAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY (3 Credits)

The course examines the painting, sculpture, architecture, and other archaeological materials of Italy and the Roman Empire from the time of the Etruscans to Constantine the Great. Emphasis will be placed upon the political and social role of art and architecture in ancient Rome, the dissolution of classical art, and the formation of medieval art.

ARTH-303 MEDIEVAL & BYZANTINE ART & ARCHITECTURE (3 Credits)

The course examines the painting, sculpture, mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, architecture, and other material culture, from the advent of Christian art to the fall of the Byzantine Empire. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the development of regional styles in art, and upon the changing architecture of Christian churches.

ARTH-310 RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE ART (3 Credits)

This course is a study of the history of the development of major and minor arts from the Early Renaissance through the 18th century, exploring the work of individual artists, and observing the changing role of the artist in society. Systems of art patronage will be explored, and the aesthetics of the given period or style will be assessed.

ARTH-311 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY ART (3 Credits)

This course will examine particular art movements from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. Special attention will be paid to observing how, and understanding why, art, in its appearance, patronage, and reception, changed fundamentally in this period.

ARTH-321 AESTHETICS (3 Credits)

The course provides an introduction to the problems of aesthetics and the philosophy of art as treated by traditional and contemporary authors. Although topics vary, they typically include inquiries into; the concept of beauty, the nature and value of art, the aesthetic experience, and the evaluation and criticism of works of art.

ARTH-322 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ART (3 Credits)

This course examines developments in art, beginning in the 20th century, and exploring the formation of Modern and Post-Modern art movements, including the avant-garde art and current art media.

ARTH-323 WOMEN ARTISTS: THEN & NOW (3 Credits)

This course examines the lives, careers, and achievements of women artists and the related cultural environment from the Middle Ages to contemporary times in Europe and America, the feminist movement beginning in the 1970's and specifically feminist issues in art that are becoming widespread in the artistic culture. The creative powers of women as consumers, producers, critics, supporters, objects, and subjects of "art" will be considered. To understand the work and the careers of women artists, one must be concerned with the art objects themselves, with the artists' lives and experiences, and with the social and political conditions in which their art has been produced, consumed, and evaluated.

ARTH-325 RELIGION AND ART (3 Credits)

The arts have been an important channel of religious expression from the ancient cave dwellers to the present. This course examines the role played by the arts in the Christian tradition and the modern secular world. The first part of the course focuses on the varied uses of music, painting, sculpture, etc., in the life and liturgy of the church, including theological interpretations of the role of art in liturgy. The second part examines the spiritual power of contemporary secular forms of art.

ARTH-330 ASIAN ART (3 Credits)

The course surveys the visual arts and architecture of Asia, focusing on India, China, and Japan, from prehistory to the present. Special attention will be given to placing the arts within their historical and cultural context, with particular emphasis on the relation between art and religion such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism and Shintoism. Painting, sculpture, architecture, ritual objects, ceramics and other visual forms will be examined in relation to specific historical stages and political contexts.

ARTH-331 JAPANESE ART AND CULTURE (3 Credits)

This course is a survey of the art and visual culture of Japan, focusing on the development of the pictorial, sculptural, and architectural traditions from prehistory to the present. Topics to be investigated will include Buddhist painting, sculpture, architecture, narrative hand-scrolls, and ink paintings. Also included are the arts related with the Zen sect; the diverse traditions of the Edo period, as well as woodblock prints, ukiyo-e, and the development of arts of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.

ARTH-332 NATIVE AMERICAN ART (3 Credits)

This course is an introductory survey of the history of art and visual culture of the indigenous peoples of North America. This diversity of media, forms, and contexts from prehistory to the present day will be examined. Various art forms will be covered from sculpture, painting, pottery, beadwork, printmaking, glasswork and photography to performance and installation art.

ARTH-333 INTRO TO ISLAMIC ART & ARCHITECTURE (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the arts and architecture of the Islamic World from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the twentieth century. We will examine the three principle vehicles for artistic expression in the Islamic world, namely, architecture, the arts of the book (calligraphy, illustration, illumination, and bookbinding), and the arts of the object(ceramics,metalwork, glass, woodwork, textiles and ivory).

ARTH-380 MUSEUM STUDIES: PROSEMINAR (3 Credits)

The course is an introduction to the modern museum presented in three parts: (1) a general introduction to museums; (2) a practical survey of how museums function (regarding exhibitions; collections; management; museum-law; finance, etc.); and (3) a review of some important topics currently under debate in the museum world and beyond. The course is conceived as a weekly proseminar, with lecturers speaking on a rotating(weekly) basis about their areas of expertise, in accord with the subject matter and assigned readings established on the syllabus.

ARTH-386 MUSEUM INTERNSHIP EDUCATIONAL (3 Credits)

The "Museum Internship: Educational" course is designed as a practicum that focuses on involving the student in museum education programs, including a variety of community outreach initiatives and docentry. The internship requires a commitment of 150 hours per semester of enrollment. Attendance is mandatory. Interns are assigned work in aid of the educational staff of the QCA. The final project includes a portfolio of the intern's work during the semester.

ARTH-388 MUSEUM INTERNSHIP: CURATORIAL (3 Credits)

The "Museum Internship Curatorial" course is designed to include exposure to various aspects of museum work including collections, education/docentry and exhibitions. The internship requires a commitment of 150 hours per semester of enrollment. Attendance is mandatory. Interns are assigned work in aid of the curatorial staff of the QCA. The final project includes a portfolio of the intern's work during the semester.

ARTH-399 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART HISTORY (3 Credits)

This course offers students the opportunity for advanced study in specialized areas or topics not currently covered in the art history curriculum.

ARTH-399A SPECIAL TOPICS (3 Credits)

This course offers students the opportunity for advanced study in specialized areas or topics not currently covered in the art history curriculum.