USC Schedule of Classes

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 in its historical, cultural and social context. Painting, sculpture and architecture presented within a theoretical framework that introduces art history as a discipline.

An introduction to the major art forms and monuments of religious art in India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan from prehistory to 1300.

Survey of the art, architecture, and visual culture of Latin America from the colonial period to the present, focusing on connections to culture and society.

Introductory survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Greece from the Geometric through the Hellenistic period (c. 1030-50 BC).

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

An examination of European modern art and design, focusing on industrialization, urbanism, primitivisim, colonialism, and their relations to the arts.

Questions of social engagement and political structure address this examination of major movements in art since 1940.

Independent work in art museums, galleries or art history related institutes supervised by on-site professionals and USC faculty. Not available for credit for AHIS majors. CR/NC

This seminar-style course develops strategies for analyzing what material culture of the past can tell us about the individuals and cultures that interacted with it.

In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of 17th century art and architecture. Recommended preparation: AHIS 230 or AHIS 335

Exploration of a specified topic in the history of the decorative arts and design in Europe and America.

In-depth exploration of selected topics in visual and material culture.

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

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.

Methodologies, theories and critical traditions that have shaped the discipline. Emphasis will vary depending on faculty. Required of all first-year M.A. and Ph.D. candidates. Open to graduate or limited status students in art history only.

How collections are organized by category -- e.g., period, culture, materials, or mode of production. Examines collecting protocols, historiography and modes of collecting and viewing associated with that category.

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

Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within College disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College. Open only to Art History doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.

Research leading to the Doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.

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.