Cultures of the Past: Art History and Memory
History · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offering schedule: contact department
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-4815 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- HISA HONOURS BA IN HISTORY OF ART
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course brings students into first hand contact with selected art objects from the past centuries. Students are introduced to the concepts of periodization and conservation of old art objects, and learn how to document, analyse and write about the art objects which are kept in local institutions. The class examines works in their social, historical and artistic contexts, using primary and secondary sources and technical resources available locally. Students learn the practical aspects of art historical work. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.