Course Description
Focuses on select objects and buildings between Prehistory and the Renaissance, such as the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, the Islamic world, and Medieval Europe. Considering content, style, and cultural context, the discussion will introduce students to the academic discipline of art history through historic trends, intellectual ideas, and contemporary methodologies.
Athena Title
Intro Art History Preh to Ren
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ARHI 2300, ARHI 2311H
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Topical Outline
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureInstitutional Competencies
Critical ThinkingThe ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.