Schedule of Classes

This course focuses on the World Wide Web as a teaching tool. Students will construct a website as a final project, utilizing a hands-on computer laboratory. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

The description and analysis of various forms of visual culture, including both mass media and "high" art representations, both Western and non-Western images.

European art and its legacy in the Americas. Painting, sculpture, architecture and other visual media considered in relation to social and cultural history.

A survey of the art, architecture, and archaeology of the diverse array of peoples and cultures in ancient Mesoamerica and the South American Andean Mountains.

An introduction to Italian Renaissance art with emphasis on the role of gender and sexuality in the creation of "masterpieces."

An introductory survey of the most important works of art and architectural monuments of ancient Rome, from the beginning of the city through Constantine (8th century BC to 4th century AD).

Introductory survey of art and architecture of Christianity from 300-1300; biblical themes and classical traditions; cultural and historical analysis of medieval art.

Painting, sculpture and architecture in 17th century Europe, north and south. Recommended preparation: AHIS 121

Focuses on issues of race, gender, and sexuality in American art of the last three decades. Recommended preparation: AHIS 121.

Changing concepts of aesthetic value as expressed in the development of 19th and 20th century Russian art (painting and architecture).

A survey of Chinese painting from 900 to the present, emphasizing the role of painting within the context of Chinese intellectual history.

Independent work in art museums, galleries or institutes supervised by on-site professionals and USC faculty. Available to upper-division Art History majors only.

In-depth exploration of a specified topic in the arts of the ancient Americas, which includes North, Central, and South America.

In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of Renaissance art and architecture.

Aspects of the history of the graphic arts; stylistic and technical considerations may both be included or specific areas stressed at the choice of the instructor.

Exploration of the main movements in 19th century French art, using the city of Paris and its museums. Field trips in conjunction with classwork. Advisement is required for credit for Art History majors.

In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of contemporary art and architecture.

Comprehensive exploration of the role of art museums in society. Inquiry into the present and future potential of museums as a complex force in society.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Historiography and methodology: introduction to techniques of research and writing. Required of all art history majors, preferably in junior year.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

(Madrid Center only) From Romanticism through Goya in relation to European and Mediterranean antecedents using paintings in the Prado Museum. Field trips in conjunction with classwork.

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of the history of art.

Working within an institution with a collection and reflecting, in class meetings, upon how collections are formed, shaped and used.

In-depth exploration of a specific topic in modern German art of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Investigation of the finanacial, legal and ethical dimensions of the collection and display of cultural property by private and public institutions. Participants will explore the legal and ethical issues related to the public use of museums and visual reproductive technologies.

Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.