To analyze the decorative arts of the historical periods in Europe
and America.

To recognize the historic styles of architecture, interiors, and
furnishings that are recognized by scholars as architecture and the
decorative arts as made and defined by various artists, architects,
artisans, and others during the historic periods in Europe and America.

To understand the design options for contemporary use that were made
available through the historic progression of architecture and the 
decorative arts in western civilization.

To demonstrate an understanding of the styles of the historic decorative
arts of Europe and America by scoring a passing grade on examinations
and the successful completion of a research project.

I.  The Ancient Periods
    a. Egypt
    b. Greco-Roman
    c. Byzantine
    d. Early Christian
    e. Romanesque
    f. Gothic

II. The Italian Periods
    a. Early Renaissance
    b. High/Middle/Late Renaissance
    c. Baroque
    d. Rococo

III. The French Periods
    a. Renaissance
    b. Baroque
    c. Regency
    d. Rococo
    e. Neoclassic
    f. Directoire
    g. Empire
    h. Restoration

IV.  The English Periods
    a. Tudor
    b. Elizabethan
    c. Jacobean
    d. Restoration
    e. William and Mary
    f. Queen Anne
    g. Early Georgian
    h. Middle Georgian
    i. Late Georgian
    j. Regency
    k. Victorian

V.  The American Periods
    a. Early American
    b. Georgian
    c. Federal
    d. Greek Revival
    e. Victorian