Art and its Histories

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This course offers an introduction to the history of art, moving from ancient times to the present and using a global perspective including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Across space and time, students will focus on key themes to make connections and will consider themes of social justice and diversity. They will learn critical perspectives used in art history that relate to race, gender, class, cultural heritage, religion, economics, and politics. The oral, written, and analytical skills learned in this class will help students to navigate today’s visual culture with a critical and informed eye.