ART 102 - History of Western Art: Medieval - Nineteenth Century

    Recent Professors
    Matthew Tedford
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    (No prerequisite.) An introductory survey of European art, architecture, and sculpture from medieval times to the mid-nineteenth century. Addresses the importance of religious, social, and political influences on the art of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, and Romantic periods. Emphasis on developing and enhancing students' ability to understand works of art in their social and historical contexts. May require field trips to local museums, galleries, or lectures. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3, Cal-GETC Area 3A (formerly AA/AS Areas C, CSU Area C-1, IGETC Area 3A)
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu 9:10am–12:00pm