Art and visual culture of the early modern Hispanic empire, from their reign of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain in 1469 to the independence of Mexico in 1836.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will be expected to produce an extensive research paper on specific works or issues related to the field
and the methodologies appropriate to the topic. The paper will require a demonstration of advanced research skills (including
the ability to read and use material presented in foreign languages), and the ability to understand and manipulate the critical apparatus of art history.
Athena Title
Early Modern Hispanic World
Prerequisite
Two ARHI 3000-level courses and permission of major
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Visual Analysis: Students will have skills in visual analysis, including description, comparison, and formal analysis.
Cultural and Contextual Knowledge: Students will have proficiency in understanding images, buildings, and objects in ways that consider theoretical, historical, and /or cultural contexts.
Communication: Students will articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written, oral, and/or visual communication, and to cultivate active, critical listening.
Critical Thinking: Students understand and critically reflect upon scholarly arguments, based on the evidence presented.
