ARTH1102
Art: Renaissance to Modern Times
This is the fundamental course for understanding the visual arts: painting, sculpture, and architecture. The major monuments in the history of art will be discussed in their historical and cultural context beginning with the Renaissance in Europe down to the art of our own time. The emphasis will be on style, materiality, and meaning in art. The class meets for two slide lectures per week. Assignments will include museum visits and 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)
Official evaluation summary
4.13 / 5
Data freshness
Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 01