ARHS 2923 - Art History II

Description
Survey and analysis of movements and masterpieces of art from the Stone Age to the present. Art History II explores artists and works from the Renaissance to the present.

Pre-Requisite
Note: It is recommended that ENGL 1013 be taken prior to enrolling in this course. Courses may be taken in sequence or separately.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 contact hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
ARTA2103 (ACTS) - Art History Survey II

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Identify and discuss selected works of art from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages
Connect art and creative processes to social, cultural, and historical issues.
Identify and explain the terms, methods, and modes of expression in media pertinent to the periods.
Analyze and critique various art works through written and/or oral analysis.
Use basic research skills in art history.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural awareness.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
Students can read selections at the college level.
Students can develop effective oral communication skills.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information.

Standard Practices
Topics List

Thinking and Talking About Art
The Italian Renaissance
The Northern Renaissance
The Baroque Period
European and American Art in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Europe and America from 1900 - 1950
Global Art Since 1950

Learning Activities

*This course is offered in face-to-face and asynchronous online delivery formats.

Possible learning activities include the following:

Discussions
Journal writing
Written film responses
Paper Peer Reviews
Lectures
Small group work

Assessments

Tests and Quizzes (Required)
Short papers and other writing (Required)
A semester paper OR a semester oral presentation (Optional)

Grading guidelines

Instructors should assess knowledge of history, cultures, styles, and techniques as applied to artworks throughout history, instead of rote memorization of images alone.