History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern Art

Spring 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ARHI.2040 > 081

Course No: ARHI.2040-081; SIS Class Nbr: 1189; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

A survey of the origins and development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from Renaissance times to the Modern period. Emphasis is placed on representative works of art from the Renaisance, Baroque, Rococo, Nineteenth Century Movements-Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, Surrealism and Abstract Art. The aim of the course is to introduce the student to basic critical and art historical methods as well as the analysis of style and content within sequential cultural contexts.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Special Notes: AHD
  • Core Codes: FAHSS, AH, DCA, CULTURAL, GLOBAL, ARHI, ITST, MEDI, TCHV
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Sheila Hoffman
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Mar 16
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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