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History of Art

• HA 100 Introduction to Art History (3).
• HA 300 Introduction to Art History (3).
• HA 535 Impressionism (3).

HA 100 Introduction to Art History (3). HT

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An introduction to art and architecture in Western culture. Basic principles and problems of the visual arts are analyzed, as are the major historical trends and periods. Style, content, and cultural background are discussed and illustrated by slides and original material in the Spencer Museum of Art. Not open to students with credit in HA 150, HA 151, HA 160, HA 161, or HA 300. Required online readings. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Eight written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the HA 100 course preview. Instructor: Brittany Lockard.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 804.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 804.50
Graduate resident students pay: 950.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 950.30

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Stokstad. Art History, revised 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 2005.

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HA 300 Introduction to Art History (3). HT

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An introduction to art and architecture in Western culture. Basic principles and problems of the visual arts are analyzed, as are the major historical trends and periods. Style, content, and cultural background are discussed and illustrated by slides and original material in the Spencer Museum of Art. Not open to students with credit in HA 100, HA 150, HA 151, HA 160, or HA 161. Required online readings. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Nine written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the HA 300 course preview. Instructor: Brittany Lockard.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 804.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 804.50
Graduate resident students pay: 950.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 950.30

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Stokstad. Art History, revised 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 2005.

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HA 535 Impressionism (3).

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Online course. A study of the development of the Impressionist style in France in the 19th century. The theories and techniques of Degas, Cassatt, Manet, Monet, Morisot, Pissarro, and Renoir are emphasized, though lesser-known Impressionist artists are not neglected. The impact of Impressionism on the currents of modern art is examined. Prerequisite: An introductory course in art history plus either HA 261 or HA 455, or consent of the instructor. Seven written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the HA 535 course preview. Instructor: Brittany Lockard.

Only available for undergraduate credit.

Tuition and Fees Undergraduate resident students pay: 844.50
Undergraduate nonresident students pay: 1,852.20
Graduate resident students pay: 990.30
Graduate nonresident students pay: 2,053.65

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Rubin. Impressionism, Phaidon Press, 1999.

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