2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

ARH 342
The Renaissance 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. Explores the art of
the Renaissance from its beginnings in the Dugento to its
dissolution in the 16th century. (F2009)
ARH 343
The Age of Kings 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. A study of the art
of the Baroque, Rococo, and Neo-Classical periods and how
they reflect the changing cultural, political, and religious
climate of Europe and the early United States. (S2012)
ARH 344
The Modern World 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. Traces the
complex world of art beginning with its roots in the ideas of
Romanticism and ending with post World War II American
art. Emphasis is placed upon international developments
rather than focusing upon one country. (S2013)
ARH 346
The Contemporary Scene 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. Beginning with
the international pop movement in the mid-1950s, the
student investigates the contemporary art scene and the
changing roles of art and the artist. (S2011)
ARH 347
Intercultural Art 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. A series of courses
that explores the art and cultures which comprise the
majority of the world’s peoples. Emphasis is placed upon
African, Oceanic, Native American, and the Middle and Far
Eastern Cultures. May be taken a second time when topics
vary. With the exception of ARH/ART majors, this course
partially satisfies the general education requirement in the
cultural awareness category. (ADD)
ARH 357
American Art and Architecture 3 credits
Prerequisite: 240 or HIS 102 or permission. An examination of
the styles and forms of American visual art from the Colonial
period to the present. This course explores the connection
between the development of the visual arts and historical
and social events in both the United States and Europe and
the development of uniquely American artistic styles and
forms. (S2010)
ARH 370
History of Photography 3 credits
This class will piece together a history of photography’s ‘major
trends’ from its inception to the present. The class will
examine images and image-makers from various time periods
and will contextualize the production of photographs with
relevant historical and critical writings, films, videos, and
photographers’ manifestoes. (2SO)
ARH 380
Special Topics in Art History 3 credits
A series of courses with specialized topics based upon current
research and the discretion of the instructor. These courses
could cover the history of a specific medium such as
printmaking or film, or they could explore art created at a
specific time or in response to a specific historical event.
Guest lecturers. (ADD)
ARH 401
Museum Methods 3 credits
An examination of the development of the collecting,
management, organization, business, and ethics of museum
administration with special attention paid to the art museum.
(ADD)
ARH 460
Internship 3-6 credits
Prerequisites: Art history major with junior or senior status,
3.00 GPA in major, and department permission, interview,
and approval of site. An approved internship or work
experience related to the study of art history for art history
majors. Field experience is contracted between the student
and the cooperating establishment with the assistance and
approval of the department liaison. The contract includes
goals, procedures, credit assignment, supervision, and
evaluation criteria. Credits earned in the internship are not
included in the 40-credit limit in the student’s major. May
enroll in three to six credits. Graded S/U. (SEM)
ARH 490
Senior Thesis Seminar 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Art history major, minor, or by permission. A
senior level research class required for all art history majors.
Each student researches and writes a major paper on a topic
mutually agreed upon by student and art history advisor.
They then defend the paper to a panel of three faculty.
Student may enroll for one to three credits; may repeat one
time for a total of three credits. (FAL)
ARH 499
Independent Study 3 credits
A senior-level research course with a topic mutually agreed
upon by the student and the faculty member. May include
either an annotated bibliography or a research paper and
may be taken more than once if the topics vary. (ADD)
ART 104
Basic Drawing 3 credits
Introduction to basic drawing skills including contour
drawing, gesture drawing, rendering, figure drawing, and
perspective drawing. Six contact hours per week. (FAL)
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