ARTH C1200 - Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary

    Recent Professors
    Katrina Klaasmeyer, Walter Meyer, LAVC STAFF, Martina Hesser, Deana Hight, Martina Mirkovich, Lyndsay Phillips
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None. Recommended: Self-placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L 110.
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers selected topics in the history of Western European art from the Renaissance to the major movements of the 20th century. 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.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:40am–11:05am