376-11000 Introduction to Art FA LA 3b
Formal analysis of works of art; techniques and materials of painting; basic principles of sculpture and architecture. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
376-11200 Introduction to Architecture FA LA 3b, h, g
This course acquaints students with the formal analysis of works of architecture and with the function of architecture and the role of the architect in various cultures. Architectural vocabulary, construction techniques and materials, design theory, and the concept of style are examined through a general survey of architectural history. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
376-11700 Survey of Western Art I FA LA 3b, h, g
Introduction to the history of Western art from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Includes the art of Paleolithic and Neolithic peoples, Egypt and the Near East, Greece and Rome, and of medieval times. The course also acquaints students with formal analysis and with the variations in methods and materials used over the centuries. Also offered through the London Center. 3 credits. (F,Y)
376-11800 Survey of Western Art II FA LA 3b, h, g
Introduction to the history of Western art from the Renaissance through modern times. Includes the Renaissance in Italy and northern Europe, the baroque period, and the 18th century to the 20th. The course also acquaints students with formal analysis and with the variations in methods and materials used over the centuries. Also offered through the London Center. 3 credits. (S,Y)
376-12500 Selected Topics in Art History FA/HU LA
Introduction to the discipline of art history by a review of major categories of art (i.e., portraiture, landscape, genre, still-life, narrative painting, abstraction, representation, sculpture, architecture) within the context of a single theme or period. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-17500 Introduction to the Arts of the Americas FA LA 3b, h, g
Introduces the visual culture of peoples indigenous to Latin and North America prior to European contact, emphasizing their historical and cultural contexts. Examines the art of Mesoamerican cultures (including Aztec and Maya), Andean cultures (Chavin, Moche, and Inca), and North American cultures (e.g., southwest Pueblo and northwest coastal tribes). Topics include pyramids of Mexico and Guatemala, temples and burials of Peru, and masks and ceremonial architecture of the U.S. and Canada. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-17600 Introduction to the Arts of Asia FA LA 3b, h, g
Introduces the arts of Asia from earliest cultures to modern times, concentrating on the sculpture, painting and architecture of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Works are examined within their historical and cultural contexts, with emphasis on continuities and relationships. Topics include Buddhist temples and sculpture, Hindu temples and images, the Taj Mahal, Chinese landscape painting, Shinto shrines, Zen arts and gardens, and Japanese painting and prints. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-20300 Art of Egypt and the Ancient Near East HU LA 3b, h, g
Survey of the art of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Minoans, and Myceneans to gain an understanding of these cultures and to see what cross-cultural influences existed among them. The period covered is from the beginning of historical times - ca. 3000 bc - to about 1200 bc in the Aegean and 600 bc in Mesopotamia. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-21000 Introduction to the Philosophy of Art HU LA
Analysis of the problem of defining "art," examination of criteria used to evaluate artworks, illustration of Langer's principles of art, and consideration of avant-garde and Marxist views of art. (Same as 314-22300.) Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or social sciences. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-21700 British Art and Architecture I:
1066-1660 HU LA 3b, h, g
Studies of selected works of visual art from major periods in British history to include British architecture, painting, costume, and design and their relationship to the societies that produced them. Includes survey of Roman, Saxon, and Celtic Britain. Visits to museums and field trips. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. Offered only through the London Center. 3 credits. (F,Y)
376-21800 British Art and Architecture II:
1660-1914 HU LA 3b, h, g
A study of selected works of visual art from recent periods in Britain's history and their relationship to the societies that produced them. Analysis of various styles in painting, architecture, costume, and ornament. Visits to museums and field trips. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. Offered only through the London Center. 3 credits. (S,Y)
376-21900 Arts of Antiquity: Greece and Rome FA LA 3b, h, g
Bronze Age art of the Aegean, Greek art from the geometric through the Hellenistic periods, and Roman art to the end of the pagan era. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-22000 Medieval Art and Architecture FA LA 3b, h, g
This course begins with the early Christian and Byzantine era and traces medieval forms from the first appearance of Christian art in late Roman culture, exploring the transformations and continuity of styles to the Gothic arts immediately preceding the Renaissance. Surveys historical and formal developments in architecture; painting (wall painting, panel painting, and manuscript illumination); and sculpture in stone, ivory, and precious metals. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-22200 Architecture from Catacombs to Cathedrals FA LA 3b, h, g
A survey of Medieval European architecture from the Early Christian through the Gothic periods. The course follows developments in structure, form, patronage, and function of both religious and secular architecture, ranging from the earliest Christian places of worship and burial to late Gothic cathedrals and palaces. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-22600 Islamic Art and Architecture FA LA 3b, h, g
Survey of the major monuments of Islam and the development of its distinctive culture - bridging east and west both geographically and culturally - from the early 7th century through the 16th century. Study of mosques, palaces, and other religious and secular buildings from the Islamic world which extended from North Africa and Spain to the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Indian subcontinent. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-23000 Renaissance Art HU LA 3b, h, g
Painting, sculpture, and architecture of the 14th through 16th centuries in Italy and northern Europe. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-23200 Architecture from Renaissance to Revolution FA LA 3b, h, g
An exploration of European architecture from the 15th to the 18th centuries, focusing on issues of form, space, structure and meaning. The course begins and ends with "rebirths" of antiquity, considering in between architectural ideas that seem to stray as far as possible from the classical tradition. Concepts such as Renaissance, baroque, rococo, and neoclassical are examined, as are relevant political and religious circumstances. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-23300 Great Spaces: An Introduction to Urban Design FA 3b, h, g
Introduction to the history of open space design, with emphasis on the city. Examination of the principles that generate successful spaces at several scales, from pocket parks and public squares to ceremonial sites and ideal cities. Analysis of the cultural meanings embedded in urban space. Regions covered include Western Europe and Russia, the Americas, and Asia. Chronological scope ranges from ancient to contemporary. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-23400 Baroque Art HU LA 3b, h, g
Major developments in 17th-century painting and sculpture, especially in Italy, Holland, and Flanders. Caravaggio, Bernini, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens are included. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
376-23600 Eighteenth-Century Art and Society HU LA 3b, h, g
A study of French, British, and Italian art in relation to significant political and cultural changes of the 18th century. Watteau, Tiepolo, Hogarth, Chardin, and David are among the artists whose work is emphasized. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-25100 Nineteenth-Century European Art HU LA 3b, h, g
Major styles of 19th-century painting and sculpture, especially in France but also in Spain, England, and Germany. Neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, impressionism, and postimpressionism are covered. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (S,Y)
376-25200 Twentieth-Century European Art HU LA 3b, h, g
Study of leading European painters and sculptors of the 20th century. Major movements from fauvism and expressionism through cubism, futurism, dadaism, and surrealism. Includes Rouault, Munch, Nolde, Kokoschka, Klee, Kandinsky, Matisse, Picasso, Boccioni, Mondrian, Tatlin, Duchamp, DeChirico, and Miró. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F,Y)
376-26800 Introduction to Japanese Culture HU LA 1b, h, g
This interdisciplinary, team-taught introduction to the history and culture of Japan incorporates history, art history, literature, geography, religion, and contemporary affairs to create an understanding of Japan from its origins to the present. Prerequisites: One course in the fine arts, humanities, or social sciences and sophomore standing. Students may not earn credit for both 376-26800 and 311-26800. 3 credits. (O)
376-27500 Selected Topics in Art History FA/HU LA
This course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-28100 American Art and Architecture to 1913 HU LA 3b, h
Survey of American art and architecture from the colonial period to the early part of the present century. Some consideration of decorative arts and city planning is included. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (F,Y)
376-28200 Twentieth-Century American Art HU LA 3b, h
Provides a historical and social analysis of art in 20th-century America. Reviews such artists and events of the beginning of the century as the Eight, Alfred Stieglitz's Gallery 291, and the Armory Show of 1913. However, major emphasis is on a study of significant artists and movements after 1945, including abstract expressionism, pop art, assemblage, color field painting and hard edge abstraction, minimalism, and the conceptual art forms of the `70s. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (S,Y)
376-28500 Contemporary Art HU LA 3b, h, g
Examines American and European painting and sculpture from about 1940 to the present. Beginning with abstract expressionism in America and informalism in Europe, traces the development of contemporary art and art theory through all major phases of post-World War II art. Topics include pop art, assemblage and environments, minimalism, and graffiti. Theoretical concepts include existentialism, postmodernism, and structuralism. Prerequisites: One course in the humanities or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-30600 The Romantic Movement in British Art and Architecture FA LA
A study of the Romantic Movement in British art and architecture, 1790-1837. The course includes an analysis of the styles in painting and architecture, of the ideas that inspired them, and of the society that produced them. Emphasis is on firsthand study of buildings and works of art. Visits to galleries and museums; field trips. Prerequisites: One course in art history and two additional courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. Offered only through the London Center. 3 credits. (S,Y)
376-30700 Victorian Art and Society HU LA
A study of painting, costume, furniture, and monuments in terms of artistic and social value. Field trips and visits to museums and galleries. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. Offered only through the London Center. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-31500 History of Graphic Arts FA LA
A study of the use and development of the major techniques in the graphic arts, including woodcut, engraving, etching, and lithography. The work of the great printmakers, such as Dürer and Rembrandt, and more minor masters provides the framework for the historical approach of this course. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including at least one art history course. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-31800 Memorable Cities FA LA
An investigation of the architecture and urban design of cities distinguished by their physical beauty or by their status as political, religious, or cultural capitals (e.g., Paris, Rome, Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Kyoto). The objectives of the course are twofold: (1) to explore the ingredients of successful city design by analyzing architectural ensembles and urban patterns, and (2) to analyze the ways in which political and cultural values are expressed in urban form. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above and three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR).
376-32000 Sculpture at First Hand FA LA
An issue-oriented course, dealing with actual sculpture on the Ithaca College and Cornell campuses. Discussions center on controversial issues, such as the public funding of outdoor sculpture, originals vs. copies, and restoration and preservation. The course also addresses technical problems and historical issues. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including at least one art history course. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-32800 The Age of Chivalry: Art, Architecture, and Society in the Later Middle Ages HU LA
This course explores art and architecture of the Gothic era in Europe, and their reflections of the conflicting ideals and realities of the late Middle Ages. The course begins with the age of the great cathedrals in the 12th and 13th centuries, and continues through art of the late medieval dream of the 15th century, tracing developments in architecture (both religious and military), sculpture, stained glass, panel painting, manuscript illumination, and metalwork. Also considered are the effects on art and architecture of major historical events (such as the Black Death) and social developments (such as the chivalric code and the courtly ideal). Parallel developments in medieval music and literature are discussed. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above and three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-33400 Van Eyck to Brueghel: Renaissance Art in Northern Europe HU LA
Focus on the artistic production of northern Europe in the years 1400-1575. Primary consideration is given to painting, but sculpture and graphics are discussed as well. Although technical and formal issues are considered, emphasis is on the artworks in their historical and social context and on their function and meaning for the contemporary audience. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, of which one must be an art history course. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-33600 Late Renaissance Art in Italy HU LA
A study of the painting and sculpture of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and other Italian artists of the 16th century. High Renaissance, mannerism, and the Golden Age of Venice are discussed as concepts, and works are considered in a cultural context. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including one art history course. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-34100 Women Artists and Cultural Change HU LA
A survey of women artists working from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on the interconnections between feminism and women's art. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-34200 Images of Women in Western Art HU LA
An examination of women as subject matter in Western art and the cultural attitudes that various images of women reflect. Goddesses, saints, witches, queens, prostitutes, and mothers are among the topics for discussion. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-35200 Architecture, Power, and the Public in the Eighteenth Century FA LA
An exploration of European architecture from the late 1600s to the late 1700s, focusing on its relationship to changing political systems and social structures. The transition from absolute monarchies to experimental democracies is chronicled in architectural form, beginning with palaces that represented royal power in the age of Louis XIV, and ending with theaters and libraries that served public needs in the Enlightenment. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above, and three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including at least one art history course; 376-11200 Introduction to Architecture or 376-23200 Architecture from Renaissance to Revolution recommended. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-35700 Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Architecture FA LA
A historical survey of significant architects and their works, from the 19th century to the present. Includes a discussion of aspects of style, design theory, technological developments, and architectural vocabulary. Emphasizes the role of the architect in modern society. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts; 376-11200 Introduction to Architecture recommended. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-37500 Selected Topics in Art History FA/HU LA
This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-39000 The Gallery in History and Practice FA LA
Designed to give students a historical background of museums and collecting, make them aware of aesthetic and ethical issues associated with museum work, and give them an opportunity for hands-on, practical experience in gallery work. Students assist in researching the College's permanent art collection and help hang various exhibits in the Handwerker Gallery on campus. Prerequisites: Three courses in art history. 3 credits. (IRR)
376-49000 Seminar in Art History FA/HU LA
A central topic with class discussion, individual research, and presentation of papers as major parts of the course. 3 credits.(F-S,Y)
376-49400 Internship NLA
The internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience working in a gallery or museum, under the joint supervision of a member of the museum staff and an Ithaca College faculty member. Internships are arranged individually at the student's request, subject to the availability of an appropriate museum or gallery slot. Prerequisites: Three art history courses and permission of the instructor. 1-4 credits. (IRR)
376-49700 Independent Study FA/HU LA
Program of special reading and research under the supervision of a specialist in art history. Offered only on demand and by special permission. 1-4 credits. (IRR)
