A basic study/survey of world art history and theory to the early Renaissance. This course is a prerequisite to further study in art history and theory of art. May not be held with the former FAAH 1050 or EVDS 1660.

A basic study/survey of world art history and theory from the Renaissance to the present. May not be held with the former FAAH 1060 or EVDS 1670.

An introductory survey of the arts of India, China and Japan from prehistory to the present. May not be held with FAAH 2100.

An introduction to the study of Medieval art and architecture in Europe, from the very beginnings of a specifically Christian artistic tradition to the beginning of the Renaissance.

An introduction to the study of Renaissance art and architecture up to the Baroque era in the context of the social, political and economic circumstances of this time.

A study of the major movements, themes, and media of Western Art from the late 18th century to the present.

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the art and cultures of Indigenous people in North America in a historic and contemporary context, starting with the aesthetics of ancient Woodland cultures and concluding with conversations of 21st century mediums.

This art history course will examine the aesthetics, ideology and social conditions that have shaped women's relationships to the visual arts and to art history, as artists, as patrons, and as subject matter. No prerequisite.

This off-campus travel course will provide students with the opportunity to study firsthand the art and architecture of a particular city or region in a broad cultural context. Course location may vary from year to year. Offered during Summer Session only.

This off-campus travel course will provide students with the opportunity to study firsthand the art and architecture of a particular city or region in a broad cultural context. Course location may vary from year to year. Offered during Summer Session only.

This course is designed to give students in Art History and Studio programs the opportunity to develop their writing skills with a focus on academic and critical writing on both historical and contemporary art. The practical needs of professional artists will also be covered. May not be held with the former FA 2620.

Significant topics in Medieval art and architectural history. Topic will vary from year to year.

Significant topics in Renaissance and Baroque art and architectural history. Topic will vary from year to year.

Significant topics in 18th and 19th century art history. Topic will vary from year to year.

Significant topics in 20th century art history. Topic will change from year to year.

The development of photography from its origins to the present.

This course will examine the history of ceramics, extending from prehistory in Asia to recent work in Europe, the United States and Canada. No prerequisite,or written permission of instructor, but STDO 2230 (Ceramics 1) will be helpful.

This course will consider art produced in non-traditional media during the Modern era, i.e. since the 18th century, with emphasis on developments during the 20th century and particularly the last 40 years.

This course will consider the art history of the past few decades with an emphasis on recent and contemporary developments.

This lecture course is a introduction to major theoretical and critical approaches to art. The course will explore theories regarding formal aspects of art as well as social, cultural and ideological concerns, historically significant critical movements, and issues of production, exhibition and reception. May not be held with FAAH 3210.

This course will cover significant topics in the art of the North American Aboriginal peoples, including the Inuit. Topic will vary from year to year.

A survey of the art and architecture of China beginning with the Shang-Yin Period (2000 BCE) and continuing to the present.

A survey of the art and architecture of Japan beginning with the Jomon Period (300 BCE to 300 CE) and continuing through the Heisei Period (1989 - present).

This course will vary from year to year depending on the needs of students and the interests and availability of instructors. May not be taken for credit with a course equivalent to the topic currently offered.

A study of Canadian art up to World War 2.

A study of Canadian art from World War 2 to the present.

A study of the origin and evolution of early Byzantine Art and Architecture.

A study of later Byzantine Art and Architecture to the end of the Middle Ages. Special emphasis will be placed on the influence of Byzantine art on the modern traditions of Eastern Europe.

The history and analysis of Inuit Art.

A contextual and thematic study of Islamic art and architecture beginning in the 7th century and continuing through the present.

Realism, modernism, and regionalism are among the topics given special emphasis in this study of late 19th and 20th century American art.

A survey introduction to the theory and practice of art display and gallery collecting.

A concentration of the advent of Modernism in visual communication and subsequent graphic design movements in the twentieth century. May not be held with STDO 3960.

A seminar treating selected topics in the theory and criticism of art.

Seminar treating special topics in Art History.

A seminar treating contemporary issues in art. The topic varies from year to year.

Students receive hands-on experience within a critical context of curating an exhibition. Instructional methods include seminar format and practicum in School of Art Gallery.

Directed study in art history.

Directed study in art history.