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

You will learn through the required readings and power point lectures, additional online resources, and the development of your own research topics.

What you learn in this course will help you to appreciate works of art. It is our 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 every day.

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

• Identify major artists and/or works of art

• Distinguish art historical periods and recognize their stylistic traits

• Develop a formal vocabulary to describe art

• Recognize the media and techniques used to create a work of art and explain their significance

• Critically evaluate works of art within their historical context.

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 4 exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 4 exams in this course.

Last Updated: May 1, 2018