ARTHC 300

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Theory, Methodology, and Historiography of Art History

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

Historical foundations of the discipline; key theories and approaches informing current art historical practice.

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Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will become capable of refined oral expression and presentational abilities.

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Writing About the Arts

Learning Outcome

Students will master several art historical modes of writing, including abstracts, practicums, and annotated bibliographies.

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Art History in Contemporary Society

Learning Outcome

Students will gain an appreciation for the meaningfulness and relevancy of the discipline of art history in contemporary society.

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Critical Thinking

Learning Outcome

Students will acquire an enhanced ability to think critically about the arts.

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Western Art Historiography

Learning Outcome

Students will become familiar with the historiography of western art history.

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Art Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will become acquainted with the major theoretical approaches used in art history.