This class is intended as an introduction to the History of Art from the late Middle Ages to the present. You will learn the vocabulary of art history as well as how architecture and art reflect their historical contexts. 

You will learn by watching and listening to my narrated power point lectures, discussing topics with your classmates, visiting art-related websites and writing a short paper.

What you learn in this course will help you to appreciate works of art.  It it my intention that you leave this class with a greater understanding of art and architecture and are able to take greater pleasure in the art that surrounds us everyday.

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

• Identify stylistic characteristics of the various historical periods from the Early Renaissance to the present.

• Correctly define (and use in a sentence) art historical terminology.

• Describe the various visual elements of artworks as well as be able to use these concepts to analyze and evaluate works of art.

• Describe the technical processes involved in the creation of works of art.
• Identify key works of art on an exam.

• Critically compare and contrast works of art on an essay exam or essay assignment.

• Identify key movements and national characteristics of artworks.

The required textbook for this course is:

• Gardner's Art Through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume II, 12th Edition, Fred S. Kleiner and Christin J. Mamiya, Thomson Wadsworth, 2006,
• Accompanying CD-ROM: ArtStudy CD-ROM 2.1

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For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

Your course grade will be determined by your performance on the following requirements:

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least 2 of the 3 exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 3 online exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

We arehere to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact us when they do:

E-mail : rglenn@nvcc.edu
Telephone : 703-323-3347
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Woodbridge. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.