AR 251 - Survey of the History of Art I: Cave Painting to the Renaissance

Examination of early human achievement in the arts, from the cave paintings of Lascaux to Chartres cathedral and the frescoes of Giotto. Special interest is given to methods of analyzing form, subject matter and ideology in art and architecture. Topics include the arts of early Europeans and Native Americans. Class meetings incorporate lecture and discussion, student presentations, and collaborative learning projects.

Credits: 4 cr.
Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization