AT 281 - Art History I

Credit Hours: 3

(Ancient through Medieval) This course is a chronological survey of art from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages (c. 1400)–including the art and architecture of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe–with an emphasis on art in the Western tradition. The course will focus on the dynamic relationship between artistic form and cultural content.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

differentiate the characteristics of artistic time periods throughout history;
identify the basic elements of each art form, i.e., notation, texture, line, meter, frame history;
expand intellectual understanding and refine evaluative responses to works of art;
investigate art forms that foster continued lifelong participation and/or enjoyment;
analyze and research the relationship between the creator, work, and audience;
evaluate the traditions and values of our civilization, thereby broadening our knowledge of ourselves and our society;
appreciate art forms that will not be outmoded by advancements in sciences;
analyze human experiences (i.e., death, nature, love) and art’s relationship to human conditions and responses; and
identify and research works of art used for social, political, or moral improvement, or existing for their own sake.

F/S (Cycles - C, N, S)