ARTD 105 - History of Art I

3 Credit(s).

Serves as a chronological introduction to world Visual ARTD from prehistoric times to c. 1400 CE. This introduction focuses on analyzing works within their own historic, religious, political, and social contexts, as well as art’s relationship to cross-cultural contexts. Emphasis will also be given to the influence of ancient world art on contemporary arts, aesthetics, and cultures. Structural and formal elements will also be considered, as will the evolution of media and its impact on expression and the dissemination of ideas. This course will foster critical thinking skills by developing the ability to perceive, research, analyze, interpret, question, and articulate an understanding of art history in written, graphic, and verbal forms. A collective emphasis will focus on student understanding and the encouragement of an informed dialogue with our diverse cultural and artistic heritages. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or

ACLT 052