ARTH1101

Art: Prehistoric to Middle Ages

A fundamental course for understanding the visual arts in the Western World: painting, sculpture, and architecture. Major monuments in the history of art will be discussed in historical and cultural context beginning with Paleolithic cave art through the art of the medieval period. This course will examine some of the ancient material from an archaeological perspective, but its main emphasis will be on style and meaning in art. Assignments will include museum visits and the study of significant works of art in Greater Boston.

Course overview

Department
Art History
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.87 / 5

Based on 351 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · John C Lansdowne · Stokes Hall 195S TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered