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| ART HIS 40B | HISTORY OF WESTERN ART | OBARSKI, S. | In this second part of the History of Western Art, a three-quarter survey of art and visual culture of the West from prehistory to the present, we will focus on the long period that extends from the end of the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. (40A is not a prerequisite for this course.) Less a comprehensive survey than a series of case studies of specific issues, monuments, patrons, and artists, the course will explore how Christian visual culture emerged in the third century, its dialogue with other cultures over time, its bitter disputes about the nature and validity of representation, and its eclipse by more secular images in the Renaissance.
Enroll through UCI Summer Session. |
| ART HIS 40B | HISTORY OF WESTERN ART | RADMILOVICH, T. | Enroll through UCI Summer Travel Study. |
| ART HIS 40C | HISTORY OF WESTERN ART | CUNNINGHAM, M. | The third part of the History of Western Art survey, this course examines a range of visual artifacts (painting, sculpture, architecture, urban planning, photography, etc.) from the seventeenth century to the present. The format of the class will be a variety of case studies or historical vignettes, which allows for a more in depth examination of specific artists, periods, and topics, rather than a sweeping overview. Material that may be covered includes: seventeenth century Baroque interiors, Impressionism and the redevelopment of Paris, and appropriation as an artistic strategy. The reading also serves as an introduction to art historical methodology, as we will read essays employ approaches germane to topic at hand, supplementing the (optional) textbook. What will remain consistent in our approach is an emphasis on the way art works both shape certain social and political ideas and are shaped by them. Course work consists of participation, written assignment (with a creative
option) and a final examination.
Enroll through UCI Summer Session. |
| ART HIS 120 | ENGLISH ART & ARCHITECTURE | OLDFIELD, D. | Enroll through UCI Summer Travel Study. |
| ART HIS 145C | NARRATIVE IMAGE: THE HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN | STERN, A. | This course is a survey of the cultural, social, and technical heritage of graphic design, with a focus on Europe and the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries. It is intended to familiarize students not only with important individuals and objects in graphic design history, but with larger theories of graphic communication. For this reason, both avante-garde movements and “everyday” graphical practices will be emphasized. Lectures and coursework will address what graphic design shares with other artistic and technical practices, as well as how it is unique among them. Students will be asked to consider how graphic design practices over time have been part of broader cultural structures and narratives. Topics covered will include: typography, branding and advertising, global graphic design, graphics in film and television, information graphics, and web design.
Same as Film and Media 113.
Enroll through UCI Summer Session. |
| ART HIS 163 | ASIAN AMERICAN ART HISTORY: A SURVEY | HAUSEUR, K. | What does Asian American art look like? This survey course examines the rich social histories and visual expressions of Asian American artists throughout the twentieth century. Our investigation explores the artistic production within significant historical settings that pertains to Asian Americans, such as war, migration, and U.S. legislation. These cross-cultural and dynamic intersections resulted in a broad and diverse body of artwork that ranges from abstraction to figuration, European to Asian styles of artistic practice. Students taking this course will gain in-depth knowledge of the art and histories of Asian Americans, and a proficiency in some of the broader art historical narratives within both Modern and Contemporary Art of the United States. Visual slides, videos, course lectures, and class discussions are the primary means of investigating these topics. Participation, 2 short papers, and a Final Exam determine grades.
The same as Asian American Studies 112
Enroll through UCI Summer Session.
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