Art History is a semester-long course for students interested in humanities studies or pursuing courses in Art Education or Fine Arts. Students will survey the art and architecture of different cultures and periods from the Prehistoric to the Post Modern era. This course includes slide identification, lecture, research, and writing. Students electing Art History will have the option of taking the Advanced Placement Art History test. Art History is open to all students and does not require any previous art course or Art experience.
Unit #1 - Introduction: How to view and discuss art.
Unit #2 - Prehistoric Art and Architecture
Unit #3 - Egyptian and Near Eastern Art and Architecture
Unit #4 - Aegean and Greek Art and Architecture
Unit #5 - Etruscan and Roman Art and Architecture
Unit #6 - Early Christian Mosaics and Architecture
Unit #7 - Early Medieval, Romanesque and Gothic Art and Arch
Unit #8 - Northern Renaissance Painting
Unit #9 - Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture
Unit #10 - Mannerism, Baroque and Rococo Art and Architecture
Unit #11 - Neoclassicism versus Romanticism
Unit #12 - Realism and Impressionism
Unit #13 - Post Impressionist to Art Nouveau Art and Architec
Unit #14 - Modern Art and Architecture
Unit #15 - Postmodern Art and Architecture