ARTS 103 — Art History I
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: ENGL 060 or ENGL 100 This course is based on a chronological presentation of Western visual arts from prehistory (cave paintings) to the Renaissance. The focus will be on the historical and cultural context of the works of art. The class will discuss how the visual arts functioned and were viewed at the time of their creation. The role and status of the artist, movement and the patron in each culture or period will be examined. Students may be expected to go on a field trip to an art museum or gallery. General Education Category: Humanities – Humanistic Perspective (HUP)