Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThis course is an introductory survey of the arts of the Western World from the Prehistoric Period through the Middle Ages. It considers selected topics in the history of Western European art from the chronological period ranging from the Stone Age, Egyptian civilization, Mesopotamian civilization, the Greek (Hellenic) civilization, the Roman civilization, the Byzantine period, and the Middle Ages. The course will examine the social, economic, political and religious context of the production and use of the works of art considered. Students will learn about different art historical methodological approaches to the analysis of the material considered. Students will master art historical and artistic vocabulary, will learn to perform visual analysis of compositions of painting, sculpture and architecture. C-ID ARTH 110