Art History (ARTH)

12001 Art Survey (3)
An introduction to the history of art emphasizing analysis and interpretation of visual art forms. The course will also focus on the functions and meaning of Western and non-Western art traditions. No credit for art majors. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core.

22006 Art History I: Ancient and Medieval Art (3)
Examination and interpretation of the major monuments of Western art and architecture from Paleolithic art to late Gothic art. The impact of non-Western traditions will be included as appropriate. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core.

22007 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern Art (3)
Major movements and artists in painting, sculpture and allied arts of Europe and America from early Renaissance in Italy until the present day. The impact of non-Western traditions will be included as appropriate. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core.

22020 Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas (3)
Stylistic and historical investigation of the art and architecture of the traditional societies of Africa, Oceania and the Americas within an art historical and cross-cultural perspective. Prerequisite: none. This course may be used to satisfy the Kent Core and diversity requirement.

32066 Late Modern Art (3)
Painting, sculpture and allied arts in the United States and Europe from 1940 to the present. Prerequisite: ARTH 22007. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42000 Research and Writing in Art History (3)
Introduction to the basic techniques and resources for art history research. Provides assistance in the preparation of research papers and critical essays required by upper-division art history courses. Corequisite: upper-division art history (ARTH) course. Prerequisite: junior standing or above. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.

42021 Arts of India and Southeast Asia (3)
Examination of sources and styles of Indian and Southeast Asian art from prehistoric to modern. Prerequisite: sophomore, junior or senior standing.

42022 The Arts of China (3)
Examination of sources and styles of Chinese art from prehistoric to recent times. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42023 The Arts of Japan (3)
Examination of sources and styles of Japanese art from prehistoric to recent times. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42025 Art of West Africa (3)
Arts, crafts and architecture of the Western Sudanic and Guinea Coast areas of West Africa from prehistoric times to the present. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42026 Art of Nigeria (3)
Study of the arts, crafts and architecture of Nigeria from prehistoric times to the present. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42027 Art of Central Africa (3)
Comparative study of the arts, crafts and architecture of Central Africa from prehistoric times to the present. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42031 Greek Art and Archaeology (3)
(Cross-listed with CLAS 41401) Greek art and architecture from earliest times through Hellenistic period with special attention given to recent archaeological discoveries. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42032 Roman Art and Archaeology (3)
(Cross-listed with CLAS 41402) Introduction to archaeology of Roman world. Emphasis on discoveries and impact on study of Italic, Etruscan and Roman art, architecture and sculpture through Imperial period. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42036 Medieval Art (3)
Emphasis on major period of Medieval art (Byzantine, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque and Gothic), treating iconographic themes and styles in a variety of media. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42039 Gothic Art, 12th to 15th Centuries (3)
An examination of the development of European Gothic art from the 12th century to the 15th century. Emphasis on the ties to contemporary philosophical and literary developments. Prerequisites: ARTH 22006 and 22007.

42041 Italian Renaissance Art (3)
Study of development of major themes in Italian art from 1400 until c. 1550, emphasizing achievements of the masters and analyzing major ideas and theories of the period. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42042 Northern Renaissance Art (3)
Study of stylistic and iconographic questions and technique in Northern panel painting, as well as other arts in Northern Europe. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42043 The High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy (3)
Covers late 15th-and 16th-century painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy. Following discussion of the High Renaissance masters, students examine the works collectively known as the Mannerists. Course gives students a firm grounding in the manifold artistic activity of the 16th century. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42044 Venetian Renaissance Art (3)
Course provides a survey of Venetian painting, sculpture and architecture from the late 1300s to the late 1500s. Upon completion, students have a comprehension of the interrelationship of Venetian art with its unique environment and society. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42046 Baroque Art of the 17th Century (3)
Study of the origins of Baroque art in Italy and its spread throughout Flanders, the Netherlands, France and Spain. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42047 Rococo Art in the 18th Century (3)
Study of 18th-century art in France and subsequent spread and development throughout continental Europe. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42051 European Art and Ideas: 1750-1900 (3)
Selected studies in late 18th-century and 19th-century British, French, German and Spanish art and architecture within the broader context of Western culture and ideas. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42056 American Art: 1607-1860 (3)
Intensive survey of the major forms of art, styles, personalities, patrons, institutions and aesthetic theories in the United States from its beginning to the Civil War. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42057 American Art and Architecture: 1860-1940 (3)
In-depth study of American painting, sculpture, graphic art, architecture and allied arts from the Civil War to 1940. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42058 History of Photography (3)
Investigation of photography from the 19th century to present day. Prerequisite: none.

42061 Early 20th-Century Art (3)
Study of painting, sculpture, architecture and allied arts in Europe from 1880 to 1940. Prerequisite: ARTH 22007. Special fee: $45 flat fee—subject to change.

42062 Picasso (3)
Course provides a survey of the art of Picasso, starting with his childhood works. Students gain a better understanding of Picasso’s pivotal importance to 20th-century art and the various influences that cultivated his incredible creativity. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42063 American Art: European Roots (3)
Examines the role of European roots in the formation of American art. The complex issues and identities artists faced as a result of the expatriate experience are addressed. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42067 Art of the 1960s (3)
A survey of major movements of the sixties decade, with primary emphasis on the United States. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42068 Gender and Sexuality in the Arts (3)
Examines how gender and sexuality correspond to a wide range of cultural meanings and experiences, and how artistic representations of gender and sexuality contribute to the production of subjectivity. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.

42070 History of Graphic Design (3)
Traces the arts of visual communication from their origins to current trends and practices with an emphasis on theory and aesthetics. Prerequisite: junior standing.

42071 History of Prints (3)
Chronological survey of printmaking (engraving, etching, lithography, etc.) from 1400 to the present, emphasizing its technical and stylistic evolution. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42072 Introduction to Museology (3)
Art history course providing insights into the history of collecting, growth of museums and the scope of the museum field and specialized professional areas involved. Prerequisites: ARTH 12001 for nonart majors; ARTH 22006 and 22007 art majors.

42075 Film and Photography in Western Art and Ideas (3)
Selected studies on film and photography within the broader context of Western realism and ideas. ARTH 12001, 22007 or 42051 recommended. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42078 History of the Decorative and Applied Arts (3)
Historical and critical examination of decorative and applied arts and their relationship to the Western societies which produced them. Prerequisites: ARTH 22006 and 22007.

42091 Art History Seminar (3)
(Repeatable for credit) Open format course with topics announced in advance. Designed to allow detailed examination of selected topics. Prerequisites: junior standing and special approval of instructor.

42092 Art Museum Internship (3)
(Repeatable for credit) A supervised internship in a regional art museum emphasizing the practical application of museological principles and practices. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and ARTH 42072.

42095 Special Topics: Art History (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Upper-division discussion and lecture course, whose content changes in accordance with the interest and competence of faculty. Precise title to be inserted in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42096 Individual Investigation: Art History (3)
(Repeatable for credit) Directed independent study with art history faculty. IP grade permissible. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

42192 Field Experience Travel Study Art History (1-3)
(Repeatable for a total of 8 credit hours) Travel-based study/field experience in art history to and at a site or sites away from Kent State University. The primary benefit will be the observation and study of works of art first hand, in addition to the presentation and discussion of historical and contextual factors. Time is made available for individual investigation of specific works/sites. S/U graded. Prerequisite: major in art history (ARTH) or special approval of instructor. Special fee: actual cost basis.