Ancient and Medieval Art and Architecture

Course Details

Department & Course Number ARTHIST 101, LEC 201
Class Number 61364
Course Type Undergraduate (College of General Studies)
Credits 3
Meets Requirements Humanities (HU)
Instructor Michael Aschenbrenner
Course Dates July 22 - August 17, 2024 (Third 4-week Session)
Art History 101 will survey art making through its historical, social, religious and political contexts in Western civilization from the Prehistoric period through the Middle Ages. Major focus will be placed on how cultural and religious values during the historical periods under study are reflected in art, and the cultural significance of the art of these periods to our considerations of art and culture today.