Survey of Western art (15th Century through the present) within a global perspective. Explores transformations in Western art in relation to the West's fundamental interconnection with non-Western societies. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

Survey of art and architecture from prehistoric times through the fourteenth century. CA 1.

Survey of art and architecture from the fifteenth century to the present day. CA 1.

Asian art and architecture from prehistory to the present. Asian artistic practices as well as transcultural artistic connections in Asia and beyond. CA 1.

Survey of Latin American art from 200 B.C. to the present. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

An introduction to the history of architecture considered in its social, technological and urban context. CA 1.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content.

An introduction to the art and architecture of Jerusalem and the diverse religious, social, and political contexts of related re-creations across the world, from prehistory to the contemporary period. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

(Also offered as AAAS 2030.) Asian art and propaganda in the Cold War era (1949-1991) and its relation to Europe, the Soviet Union, and the United States. May include analysis of visual arts, film, photography, and multimedia.

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of nine credits, with a change in topic.

(Also offered as HRTS 2210.) A history of the relationship between art and political activism around the world from the 1960s to the present.

(Also offered as AAAS 2222.) A beginning investigation into the issues of what constitutes visual culture and how race, gender, and sexuality are seen and not seen. The goals of the course include engaging with the history and scholarly dialogues around visual studies, becoming more active and critical visual consumers and critics, and understanding personal stakes and diverse positions in dialogues about visualizing gender and race. CA 1. CA 4.

Explores premises, concepts, and practices of mounting art exhibitions.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content.

The history and philosophy of museums.

The history and philosophy of museums.

Feminist approaches to the theory and practice of art history.

Feminist approaches to the theory and practice of art history.

Women's use of body art to express aspects of gender identity and interpretation of body art from a variety of cultures. "Body art" encompasses cosmetics, painting, hair styling, tattoo, scarification, clothing, ornaments, plastic surgery and exercise.

(Also offered as AAAS 3220.) Topics in contemporary Asian American art and visual culture, 1960's to present.

Topics in contemporary Asian American art and visual culture, 1960's to present.

An investigation of the artist's professional function throughout history in different Western societies.

Survey of printmaking in Europe and America from the Renaissance to the present.

(Also offered as AFRA 3050.) The artistic and social legacy of African American art from the eighteenth century to the present day. CA 4.

(Also offered as AFRA 3050W.) The artistic and social legacy of African American art from the eighteenth century to the present day. CA 4.

(Also offered as CAMS 3251.) Greek art and architecture from the ninth century B.C. to the first-century A.D.

Greek art and architecture from the ninth century B.C. to the first-century A.D.

(Also offered as CAMS 3252.) History of Roman art and architecture.

History of Roman art and architecture.

Art and architecture of the late Roman empire and the Byzantine East.

Art and architecture of the late Roman empire and the Byzantine East.

Early medieval art from the fifth through the tenth centuries. Germanic metalwork, Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts, and the art of the era of Charlemagne and his successors.

Early medieval art from the fifth through the tenth centuries. Germanic metalwork, Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts, and the art of the era of Charlemagne and his successors.

Topics in medieval painting, architecture and sculpture through the twelfth century.

Topics in medieval painting, architecture and sculpture through the twelfth century.

Gothic art and architecture, with emphasis on the court styles of England and France.

Gothic art and architecture, with emphasis on the court styles of England and France.

The early history of the illustrated book, from antiquity through the introduction of printing.

The early history of the illustrated book, from antiquity through the introduction of printing.

Italian art and architecture 1400-1600.

Italian art and architecture 1400-1600.

Painting, sculpture, graphic arts of the Lowlands and Germany, 1400-1600.

Painting, sculpture, graphic arts of the Lowlands and Germany, 1400-1600.

Art and architecture of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries with emphasis on Italy, Netherlands, France and Spain.

Art and architecture of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries with emphasis on Italy, Netherlands, France and Spain.

Art and architecture of the eighteenth century with emphasis on England and France.

European art from Neo-Classicism to Realism.

European art from Neo-Classicism to Realism.

(Also offered as AMST 3440.) An exploration of how visual culture in the long 19th century contributed to the formation of the United States.

(Also offered as AMST 3440W.) An exploration of how visual culture in the long 19th century contributed to the formation of the United States.

Topics in French Painting, 1860-1900.

Topics in French Painting, 1860-1900.

American architecture from the colonial era to the present. Field trips may be required.

Topics in the history of photography from 1839 to World War I.

Topics in the history of photography from 1839 to World War I.

The historical development of the urban, built environment in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The historical development of the urban, built environment in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Topics in the art of the first half of the twentieth century.

Topics in the art of the first half of the twentieth century.

Topics in the art of the second half of the twentieth century.

Topics in the art of the second half of the twentieth century.

Topics in the history of photography from World War I to the present.

Topics in the history of photography from World War I to the present.

(Also offered as AMST 3570.) Investigates forms of digital and Internet art and the mostly forgotten histories of the technologies behind them. Forms and themes to be explored include games/gaming, surveillance art, cyberfeminism, data visualization, and crowdsourced art. CA 1. CA 4.

(Also offered as HRTS 3575.) The problematics of digital media and visual representation in conceptualizing, documenting, and visualizing human rights and humanitarian issues. CA 1.

The problematics of visual representation and media in defining, documenting and visualizing human rights and humanitarianism from the 19th century birth of photography to 21st century social media.

(Also offered as HRTS 3580.) Explores the role of visual culture in bearing witness to human rights abuses.

(Also offered as HRTS 3580W.) Explores the role of visual culture in bearing witness to human rights abuses.

A thematic survey of Latin American art from the nineteenth century to present. CA 4-INT.

A thematic survey of Latin American art from the nineteenth century to present. CA 4-INT.

Topics in Mexican and Chicano art from Mexican Independence to the present. CA 4.

Topics in Mexican and Chicano art from Mexican Independence to the present. CA 4.

A survey of art and visual production in the Caribbean from the 1804 Haitian Revolution to the present. CA 4.

A survey of art and visual production in the Caribbean from the 1804 Haitian Revolution to the present. CA 4.

(Also offered as HIST 3710.) A survey of the arts associated with Islam from the life of Muhammad in the seventh century through the early modern period, with an emphasis upon the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

(Also offered as ARIS 3710W.) A survey of the arts associated with Islam from the life of Muhammad in the seventh century through the early modern period, with an emphasis upon the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

Survey of major art forms in China c. 2500 B.C. to the twentieth century.

Survey of major art forms in China c. 2500 B.C to the twentieth century.

Major trends in painting in China from the Han Dynasty to the present; in Japan from the Nara Period to the present.

Major trends in painting in China from the Han Dynasty to the present, and in Japan from the Nara period to the present.

A survey of African art from antiquity to present.

A survey of African art from antiquity to present.

Supervised practical experience in museum and museum related work. Section one: Wadsworth Atheneum Internship. Participation in Museum Studies Seminars, staff meetings and completion of individual project at the Atheneum. Application must be approved by Wadsworth Atheneum Education Department; deadlines are in April for first semester and in November for second semester. May be repeated for credit.

Practicum for students participating in the off-campus Cooperative Education Program. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Special topics taken in a foreign study program. Consent of Department Head required, normally before the student's departure to study abroad. May be repeated with a change in course content.

Special topics. May be repeated for credit with a change in course content.

Introduction to educational and professional paths for students of art history and visual culture. Prepares students for professional paths that make use of critical thinking, communication, media and visual-literacy knowledge and skills gained through the study of art history. Course content brings together academic study with practical knowledge essential to careers in the cultural sector and beyond.

Designed for advanced students who wish to pursue the study of a special topic, culminating in a project in art history. May be repeated for a total of six credits.