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Students explore the roots of Western civilization,in the classical Greco-Roman tradition. Since,architecture and sculpture are the hallmarks of,this period, major Greek and Roman monuments will,be highlighted. The course will also discuss this,classical tradition as the source of early,Christian art, Byzantine art and early medieval,art, including Romanesque. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH … Continue reading “DAH-301 CLASSICAL ART AND EARLY MEDIEVAL”

This course focuses on artists’ response to the,sweeping social, philosophical and political,changes that began in the late nineteenth century,,including Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism.,Students explore the work of modernists who,affronted their audiences in order to bring about,changes in perception, including the artists of,the Dada movement, who mocked art and society, and,the Surrealists, who explored the unconscious … Continue reading “DAH-307 20TH CENTURY ART IN EUROPE”

In the sixteenth century, as ancient manuscripts,began to be rediscovered, translated and made,available to European humanists such as Petrarch,,society turned in a more worldly direction.,Artists began adding classical themes to their,devotional repertories and more frequently,directed their attention to the problems of life,on earth. This class covers painters, architects,and sculptors, including Botticelli, Leonardo,da Vinci and Michelangelo … Continue reading “DAH-310 RENAISSANCE AND MANNERIST ART”

This course explores the various roles of women in,the art world, both as artists and subjects, from,1550 to the present. Figures studied include,Artemisia Gentileschi, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun,,Angelica Kauffmann, Mary Cassatt, Georgia,O’Keeffe, Louise Nevelson and Judy Chicago.,Topics include feminist imagery, politics and,contemporary feminist criticism. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)

In this course, students explore world mythology,and the works of art they have inspired. Western,artists historically have drawn inspiration from,Christian beliefs and symbols as well as from the,myths of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. ,Contemporary artists have also been influenced by,the beliefs and symbols of Asia, India, Native,America, Africa and other cultures. These are the,basis … Continue reading “DAH-357 ICONOGRAPHY AND MYTHOLOGY”

Art is not created in a vacuum. It exists within,contexts that are historical, cultural,,political, economic, technological, and physical., This course uses social theory to explore the,relationship between art and practice and the,urban environment. The class will examine the,perspectives of important thinkers in course,modules organized around major themes. Case,studies of specific art practices will also be,examined. … Continue reading “DAH-401 ART PRACTICE, SOCIAL THEORY & THE CITY”

This course is a survey of the architecture,,sculpture and painting in Tuscany during the,13th,,14th and 15th Centuries, with particular,attention,to the works produced in Pisa, Lucca, Siena and,Florence. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (or DAH 202)

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored. This course satisfies,the General Elective requirement.,,<BSUMMER 2023,SPAIN AND MOROCCO STUDY ABROAD,This is an 11-day study abroad course in Spain and,Morocco. The premise of this course is that the,interaction between European and North African,culture in Southern Spain and Northern … Continue reading “DAH-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400”

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DAH-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”