In this course, students will develop an appreciation of and the ability to think critically about culture and be provided with the tools to understand, analyze, and discuss works of visual art and material culture. Student Learning Outcomes: -Students will identify and describe terms, concepts, and methods used in the discipline of art history. -Students will apply terms, concepts, and methods used in the discipline of art history to works of visual art and material culture. -Students will identify and describe works of visual art and material culture in the works’ cultural context, including works from or inspired by the Western canon and other cultural traditions. -Students will analyze works of visual art and material culture in the works’ cultural context, including works from or inspired by the Western Canon and other cultural traditions. -Students will generate an analytical response to works of visual art and material culture in the works’ cultural context.

An analysis and evaluation of art forms from Prehistory to the Renaissance and their correlation with the development of modern art. Familiarization with the basic tools and principles of art. Emphasis is placed on the art of the Western Canon.

An analysis and evaluation of art forms from the Renaissance to the Twentieth century. Familiarization with the basic tools and principles of art with an emphasis on understanding contemporary trends.