Art History Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
ARH 121
Survey of Western Art I
A chronological consideration of the visual arts from pre-historic through Romanesque (Medieval times). Major developments in periods, styles, and artists will be discussed relative to time, place, and context. 1 Course Credit
ARH 124
Survey of Western Art II
A chronological consideration of the visual arts from Gothic through the 19th century. Major developments in periods, styles, and artists will be discussed relative to time, place, and context. 1 Course Credit
ARH 186
Special Topics
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
ARH 210
Topics in Islamic Art & Archit
A course designed to examine a key period or significant topic in Islamic art and architecture, the course explores key tenets of the arts associated with Islamic society in both a religious and secular context. The course will delve into specific topics and regional approaches found in the Middle East, North Africa, and/or Spain. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from the previous study. Arts Perspective and Religion Perspective. 1 Course Credit
ARH 220
Topics in Indian Art H (AST)
Designed to examine a key period or significant topic in Indian art and architecture, the course explores key tenets of this religiously and culturally diverse society through artistic expression. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that studied previously. Arts Perspective and International (non-Western) perspective. 1 Course Credit
ARH 230
Topics in Latin American Art
Designed to examine a key period or significant topic in Latin American art, the course explores the key tenets of this religiously and culturally diverse region through artistic expression. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that studied previously. Arts Perspective and International (Western) perspective. 1 Course Credit
ARH 232
Classical Art & Archaeology
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A survey of the visual and material cultures of the Classical world, from earliest times through the end of the Western Roman Empire. Architecture, sculpture, ceramics, painting, jewelry, tools, settlement patterns, human remains, and other types of evidence for ancient life and aesthetics are discussed in their historical contexts. Arts Perspective and Western History Perspective . 1 Course Credit
ARH 233
Art&Arch Ancnt Nr East&Egypt
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A survey of the emergence of civilization in the ancient Near East and Egypt through the art and material culture of the region, from the Paleolithic period through the conquests of Alexander the Great. Architecture, sculpture, ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, tools, settlement patterns, human remains, and other types of evidence for ancient life, aesthetics, and thought are discussed in their cultural, technological, and historical contexts. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed ART 286B in Spring 2009. Arts Perspective. 1 Course Credit
ARH 234
Intro to Archaeological Method
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
This course serves as an introduction to the practice of archaeology. We will survey why and how we do archaeology, and what practical, legal, and ethical constraints affect our decision-making processes. The course blends reading, lecture, and discussion with fieldwork and laboratory practice. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed ARH 286H or ART 286B in Spring 2010. Social Science Perspective 1 Course Credit
ARH 238
History & Analysis of Craft
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A survey of the history of a craft and the range of concepts and techniques used to understand the objects and those who have produced and consumed them. It will focus on art historical, archaeological, and anthropological methods and discoveries and will incorporate lecture, discussion, and laboratory approaches. The craft under consideration will vary and will be established by the course instructor. Social Science Perspective 1 Course Credit
ARH 239
Native Nrth Amer Art&Archaelog
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A survey of the visual and material cultures of North America, from first colonization through the 17th century AD, with emphasis on the art and archaeology of prehistoric Kentucky and neighboring states. Ceramics, tools, earthworks, architecture, jewelry, textiles, settlement patterns, human remains, DNA evidence, and other types of evidence for prehistoric life and aesthetics are discussed in their cultural contexts. The techniques of art and archaeology that have revealed these structures and objects and allow us to interpret what we have found will be introduced, as will the legal and ethical controversies regarding the excavation, collection, and study of Native North American artifacts. World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective. 1 Course Credit
ARH 242
Medieval Art
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered spring 2013)
A survey of Medieval art in the West and the East from the early Christian period just prior to the advent of Constantine through the end of the French Gothic period and the Byzantine Empire. Arts Perspective and Western History Perspective. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed this course as ART 242. 1 Course Credit
ARH 255
20th & 21st Century Art
Twentieth-century revolutions in the visual arts and their impact on 21st-century art. Students will study the interaction between the arts in the contemporary world and other forces shaping today's society. For Art majors, enrollment in ARH 245 is contingent upon completion of ARH 121 or 124 (formerly ART 120) with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor. 1 Course Credit
ARH 263
Introduction to Museum Work
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2013)
This course will look at the role of the Museum from its historical and theoretical beginnings to the challenges facing the field in the 21st century. Interdisciplinary in nature, this course incorporates hands-on experiences in the College's art and historical artifacts collections. Course fee: $15. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed this course as ART 286 in Fall 2007 or ART 263 in Fall 2009.
1 Course Credit
ARH 286
Special Topics
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
ARH 340
Seminar in Art History
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
Advanced study in the area of Art History. Specific topic announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic differs from that studied previously. 1 Course Credit
ARH 386
Special Topics
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
ARH 390A
Independent Study
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
ARH 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
ARH 395
Internship
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
ARH 397A
Team Initiated Study w/ALE
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
ARH 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
ARH 398
Directed Study
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
ARH 450
Adv Research in Art History
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
The capstone course for the Art History concentration. A study of problems, conflicting interpretations involving specific periods, major writings, or classical writings of Art History. 1 Course Credit
ARH 486
Special Topics
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
ARH 490A
Independent Study
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
ARH 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
ARH 495
Internship
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
ARH 497A
Team Initiated Study
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
ARH 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
ARH 498
Directed Study
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
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