Introduction to Western Art History

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course surveys the history of Western art from ancient Greece and Rome to the present. Focusing on painting, sculpture, and contemporary art forms, it explains how art has developed in relation to changes in historical context, including politics, religion, science, economics, and society. Students will learn to recognize the basic techniques of western art, to identify major artistic styles and movements, and to interpret visual culture both visually and historically. No previous knowledge of art or art history is assumed.