Art and Empires in Western Culture 2: Renaissance to Present Day
History · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-2813 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course surveys some of the most significant monuments created over the course of Western civilization, from the Renaissance period to contemporary times. Art and architecture are introduced chronologically, as well as within their historical and social contexts. One theme will be how art and architecture are used in the creation of political empires. Critical art history theories around race, gender and patriarchy are introduced so students can gain confidence in analyzing iconic works of art located in popular Western art museums. Students work with artifacts from local collections learning to handle objects, and art history terminology and methodologies.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-2800.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.