2023-24 Courses: Art History
ARTH1120 - Introduction to Art
Subject Code
ARTH
Course Number
1120
Long Title
Introduction to Art
Description
In this class, students will be introduced to the nature, vocabulary, media and history
of the visual arts, illustrated by examples drawn from many cultures, both Western
and non-Western and across many centuries. We will begin with a general overview of
the subject, including basic concepts and themes that shed light on the continuity
of the artistic enterprise across the span of human experience. We will study the
visual elements from which art is made, including how artists use these elements and
how the artists' use of visual elements affects our experience of looking at art.
We will examine both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media including drawing,
painting, printmaking, camera and computer arts, graphic design, sculpture, installation,
crafts and architecture. Selected works will be examined in context, including the
history of the time and place in which they were created, as well as their function,
patronage, and the character and intent of individual artists. Meets New Mexico General
Education Curriculum Area 7: Arts and Design.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area VII: Arts and Design
ARTH2110 - History of Art I
Subject Code
ARTH
Course Number
2110
Long Title
History of Art I
Description
This survey course explores the art and architecture of ancient pre-historic cultures
through the end of the fourteenth century. While focused primarily on the art of the
Western civilizations, this course will also provide insights into the works of other
major cultures in order to provide alternate views of art and history. Emphasis will
be placed on the relationship of artworks to political, social, spiritual, intellectual,
and cultural movements that affect and are affected by their creation and development.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 7: Arts and Design.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area VII: Arts and Design
ARTH2120 - History of Art II
Subject Code
ARTH
Course Number
2120
Long Title
History of Art II
Description
This survey course will explore the architecture, sculpture, ceramics, paintings,
drawings, and glass objects from the 14th century to the modern era. While focused
primarily on the art of the Western civilizations, this course will also provide insights
into the works of other major cultures in order to provide alternate views of art
and history. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of artworks to political,
social, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural movements that affect and are affected
by their creation and development. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area
7: Arts and Design.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area VII: Arts and Design
ARTH2130 - Modern Art
Subject Code
ARTH
Course Number
2130
Long Title
Modern Art
Description
This course is an overview of European and American art and architecture during the
Modern era. Students will analyze the various movements in art as they relate to the
historical settings in which the works were created. Emphasis will be placed on the
relationship of artworks to political, social, spiritual, intellectual and cultural
movements as they affected and were affected by their creation and development.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)