USC Schedule of Classes

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

Medieval visual culture as an introduction to the Christian heritage of western civilization and to the interaction of Church and state from the 3rd to the 13th century.

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).

Painting, sculpture and architecture in Renaissance Europe, north and south, from 1300-1600. Recommended preparation: AHIS 120 or AHIS 121

A cultural and historical examination of European art and architecture from 1700 (Rococo) to 1850 (Realism), focusing on the beginnings of modernism in the age of revolution.

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

Exploration of one or more major traditions of visual culture in Asia through cross-cultural, interdisciplinary perspectives

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

Examination of the connections between art, science, and technology, focusing on a specific time period and/or set of questions.

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 a specified topic in art of the late 19th and/or early 20th centuries.

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

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

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.

Intensive engagement with current research, problems, and methodologies in Early Modern discourses and cultures. Required capstone seminar for Interdepartmental Minor in Early Modern Studies.

Explores the history of patronage, collecting, and display in the private and the public spheres, (e.g., salons, galleries, museums, and international expositions).

In-depth exploration of a specified topic within the area of European art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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.