Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - Art History
ARTH 156 A
Title: Sur Art Hist II:Ren Thr Modrn
Instructor: Dr. James HargroveBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: OLIN 231
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A survey of representative monuments of painting, sculpture, architecture, and the crafts from the Renaissance through the modern period. Non-Western art and culture will be paralleled where appropriate. The works of art will be considered in terms of their historical context, and ways of understanding visual evidence will be proposed. Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
ARTH 218 A
Title: Introduction to Archaeology
Instructor: Dr. Leslie A. WardenBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: OLIN 231
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the theories and methods usedby archaeologists to reconstruct the culturalpractices of past human societies, from religionand authority to domestic life and trade. Casestudies introduce students to archaeologicalsites in places such as Egypt, Greece,Mesoamerica, and North America. (1)
ARTH 218L 1
Title: Intro to Archaeology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Leslie A. WardenBlock:
Time: W 3:50PM-5:50PM
Room: BANK 208
ARTH 236 A
Title: Medieval Art
Instructor: Dr. Jane C. LongBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: OLIN 240
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An exploration of the art produced in Europe from the 4th to the 14th centuries. The class will examine how visual culture reflects the political, social, and religious needs of different communities throughout the period. Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
ARTH 246 A
Title: Italian Renaissance Art
Instructor: Dr. Jane C. LongBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: OLIN 240
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The study of Italian art from Giotto to Michelangelo. Aspects of Italian Renaissance culture and patronage will be explored in order to explain the styles and themes of the period. Where appropriate, the accomplishments of Northern Renaissance artists will be introduced. Lecture/Discussion: 3 hrs/wk.
ARTH 286 A
Title: 19th Century European Art
Instructor: Dr. James HargroveBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: OLIN 240
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the major movements of Europeanart from Neoclassicism to Post-Impressionism(1780-1900). including artists such asJacques-Louis David, Francisco Goya, Casper DavidFriedrich, Eugene Delacroix, JMW turner, EdouardManet, Vincent van Gogh, and Auguste Rodin,Artworks are discussed within cultural, political,and critical contexts with an eye to formalinnovation and the emerging concerpt ofmodernity. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
ARTH 416 A
Title: Art History Internship
Instructor: Dr. Jane C. LongBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission & Submission of a written proposal following guidelines.
Catalog Description: Practical experience working in or with artisticorganization as participant-observer, leading tothe preparation of a report which describes andevaluates that organizations activities. Hoursvary.
