range of American Art painting, sculpture,
crafts, photography, and architecture is open
to student inquiry. Class meetings will involve
discussion of individual investigations. Oral
communication and written papers will be
bases for student evaluation.
ARHI552
ART OF THE PHARAOHS
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to familiarize the stu-
dent with the styles and development of the art
of ancient Egypt, beginning with prehistoric
Egypt 6,000 years ago, and concluding with
Koptic Art prior to the Moslem conquest.
Sculpture, architecture and painting, jewelry
and other crafts will be seen both as art and as
reflections of the politico-religious eras that
produced them. The modern re-discovery of
Egypt by the West, and the growth of Egyptol-
ogy will also be discussed.
ARHI556
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
ART
3 sem. hrs.
A survey of painting and sculpture from 1900
to c. 1945 with special emphasis given to the
development of art style and the work and the-
ory of selected artists. The primary focus is on
developments in Europe of the first major
styles of modern art. This is now a heroic and
historic period in art history.
ARHI557
LATE 20TH CENTURY ART
3 sem. hrs.
A survey of painting and sculpture from c.
1945 to the present. Attention is given to
selected art styles and individual artists and to
the theoretical basis of twentieth century art.
Particular emphasis is placed on developments
in the United States.
ARHI560
HISTORY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys important historical
developments in 19th and 20th century pho-
tography and tradition-making developments
of the 19th century, as well as tradition-break-
ing developments of the 20th century. It covers
major movements in photography and the
linkages between photography and other art
styles of the 19th and 20th centuries. It also
considers influences of history and culture.
ARHI570
WORKSHOP IN THE
SOURCES OF IMAGERY
2 sem. hrs.
This course will concentrate upon an investi-
gation of some of the major sources of
imagery manifested in the art works of both
children and adults. It will be of interest to
anyone personally involved in the creative
production of art or in the motivation of stu-
dents in art. Students will be given an oppor-
tunity to expand their range of creative action
and thought through exploratory experiences
with art materials. A study will be made of the
pictorial ideas, devices and conventions which
have been invented by artists in the past to
express their imagery.
ARHI571
HISTORY OF WESTERN
SCULPTURE
3 sem. hrs.
This course acquaints students with sculptural
techniques and practices. It emphasizes stylis-
tic evolution, formal analysis, and iconogra-
phy, while stressing the innovative contribu-
tions of specific artists who altered the course
of historical development.
ARHI720
SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN
ART HISTORY
3 sem. hrs.
Individual study in which the student pursues
investigation of a personal artistic problem
with an instructor of his own choosing select-
ed from the graduate faculty of the Depart-
ment. Prerequisite: degree student in Art or
approval of the chairperson of the Art Depart-
ment.
ARHI724
CONTEMPORARY ART I
(**)
3 sem. hrs.
The course provides a survey of modern paint-
ing and sculpture with special attention given
to their historical perspectives. Prerequisite:
degree student in Art or approval of the chair-
person of the Art Department.
ARHI725
CONTEMPORARY ART II
(**)
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines important critical issues
in the architectural activity of the last two
decades.
ARHI728
HISTORY OF FILM I
3 sem. hrs.
An examination of the history of film from its
beginnings around 1895 up to the second
World War. The main emphasis is on the
evolvement of the technique.
ARHI729
HISTORY OF FILM II
3 sem. hrs.
The history of film from World War II to the
present. The exploration of the film as a natu-
ral art form. The new underground is consid-
ered in its implication with contemporary art
movements. Prerequisite: degree student in Art
or approval of chairperson of the Art Depart-
ment.
ARHI730
SEMINAR IN ART
HISTORY (**)
3 sem. hrs.
This seminar is designed to study in-depth the
art history of a specific period.
ARHI793
INDEPENDENT STUDY:
ART HISTORY
Variable Credit
The Independent Study program aims to serve
those students whose scholarly bent seems
most clearly adapted to independent work.
Students are permitted to resolve problems and
to earn credit for work performed outside the
classroom requirement of any specific course
in the curriculum.
Basic Art Courses
ART502
BOOK ARTS
3 sem. hrs.
This course introduces the book arts as a medi-
um of creative expression. As such, the course
will explore the book design and creation for a
variety of traditional and non-traditional appli-
cations.
ART508
ART STUDY-TRAVEL
WORKSHOP 3 or 6 sem. hrs.
In this study/travel experience students and the
professor travel to various centers of culture to
study and experience at first hand the art and
architecture of the culture. Prerequisites will
depend upon the subject of the specific work-
shop.
ART566
GALLERY MANAGEMENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to acquaint the stu-
dents with the operation of large and small
institutional galleries. Gallery management
entails the acquiring of exhibitions or design-
ing of original exhibitions, installation of exhi-
bitions and the processes of funding including
packing, mailing contracts for shipping and
dialogues with the artists or with the gallery
involved in exhibiting. The course requires
that students do some work and observation in
each of the areas of operation.
ART700
SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS
(**)
1 sem. hr.
A seminar designed to encompass all phases of
the Visual Arts that apply to the particular
study of those attending the class. The seminar
will include a summary of current trends as
cross-field experiences related to the study
areas of those involved, i.e., Ceramics, Paint-
ing, Sculpture, etc. This course is required of
MFA students and must be taken during the
first year of residence.
ART710
BASIC CONCEPTS IN ART
FOR ELEMENTARY
TEACHERS
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the ele-
mentary teacher to some basic problems of
studio procedures and production of art
objects and events in the classroom. Enroll-
ment is restricted to students without art back-
ground.
ART735
FINAL EXHIBIT 3 sem. hrs.
During the last semester of their degree work,
students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Art
program with an emphasis in studio must
mount a one-person exhibition demonstrating
growth, maturity, and proficiency in one or
more studio areas. Prerequisite: Candidacy
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