ARTH 102 History of Art II 3.0 Credits
This course explores the history of visual culture from a global perspective during the early modern period, ca. 1400-1850. Selected cultures from across the world will be examined in terms of their regional traditions as well as their impactful interactions with other cultures. The historical use, value, and meaning of visual images, buildings, and artifacts will be analyzed in relation to social, political, economic, religious, intellectual, technological, and aesthetic developments. Attention will also be placed on how various cultural constructs affect the ways we interpret art.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit