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ARTS 2B
History of Art: Europe During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

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Course Description

This course introduces the discipline of art history through an analysis of images, objects, and works of architecture produced from approximately 600 through 1600 C.E., including discussion of Islamic and European cultures during the Middle Ages, and the art of the Renaissance (including Mannerism) in northern and southern Europe.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will analyze the social experiences of artists, demonstrating how artists' relationships with their patrons was a defining factor in the production of works of art.
• Students will demonstrate visual literacy and critical thinking skills by evaluating diverse scholarly perspectives when interpreting of works of art.
• Students will investigate different techniques utilized in the production of works of art through written analysis based on firsthand evaluation of original art objects.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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