ARTH 120 Art in the West from Antiquity to Modernity Units: 6.00
A survey of famous and lesser-known works of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms from Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the Modern Age. Themes include politics, religion, mythology, gender roles, techniques, conservation and intersections with non-western cultures.
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 240 (48 Lecture, 12 Tutorial, 48 Online Activity, 132 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion Maximum of 9.0 units from ARTH 116/3.0; ARTH 117/3.0; ARTH 120/6.0.
Note Students who are considering a plan in Art History should complete ARTH 121/3.0 and/or ARTH 122/3.0.
Course Equivalencies: ARTH 120/120B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- State basic facts about art from different periods and cultures of the western world and define basic art historical terminology.
- Recognize and identify qualities of art associated with different styles and cultures of the western world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of artistic development across time from the prehistoric to the current era.
- Compare and contrast different works of art from various times and cultures in order to draw meaningful connections.
- Implement visual analysis in order to understand and interpret meaning and intention embodied in works of art.
- Independently research, analyze, and contextualize works of art not presented in lecture or textbook.