Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages, with an emphasis on architecture and sculpture. Themes include the inception of methods and techniques of art, the evolution of architectural principles, how religious philosophies and social and political systems are reflected in art, and the emergence of humanism.

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from the late Middle Ages to the 17th century. Themes include the rise of Renaissance humanism, comparison of the emergence of important art centers in Italy and Flanders, patronage, the role of the artist in society, development of new techniques, and the impact of the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation on the form and content of art.

Survey of the historical development of the visual arts from the late Middle Ages to the 17th century. Themes include the rise of Renaissance humanism, comparison of the emergence of important art centers in Italy and Flanders, patronage, the role of the artist in society, development of new techniques, and the impact of the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation on the form and content of art.

Survey of major styles in western art from 1888 to 1999, Post-Impressionism to Post-Modernism. How art forms reflect the complexity and diversity of the modern world. Topics include the changing role of the artist in society, the impact of world events and technology on the arts, and art criticism.

Survey of major styles in western art from 1888 to 1999, Post-Impressionism to Post-Modernism. How art forms reflect the complexity and diversity of the modern world. Topics include the changing role of the artist in society, the impact of world events and technology on the arts, and art criticism.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

A basic course in drawing emphasizing line, shape, space and value. Students learn perceptual skills while using a variety of media.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media will be used including charcoal and graphite.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Continued study of the human form as art using the techniques and materials of drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Application of more advanced studies of anatomy and expressive representations of the human figure in different environments. Studio practice drawing from live models.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.

Further development of concepts and techniques acquired in Painting I with an emphasis on a greater variety of subject matter and individual expression.

A cultural and historic survey of the art and architecture of Rome: the Etruscans, Republican and Imperial Rome, Early Christian and Medieval periods, Renaissance and Baroque Rome. This course includes a discussion of the historic figures, and the political and religious ideologies which shaped the art history of the city. Emphasis is on architecture, sculpture, painting, and mosaics.