Art History II: Renaissance to Modern

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A global history of Art and its History from the late-14th to 20th centuries. Major cultures and styles will be covered including the Renaissance, the art of the Americas, the Baroque, the Art of East Asia, India, Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and global Modernism. The class will seek to give students an understanding of the past through the diverse artistic production of these diverse cultures and styles. First-hand experience with the art object is fundamental to a viewer's experience with an artwork. As such the class includes a required trip to one of the world-class art museums in the area. Components: Class GE: HA Humanities & Arts, HA-A Arts Typically Offered: Spring