ARTH C1100 - Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era

    Recent Professors
    Martina Hesser, Michelle Annette Savage, Laura Hoeger, Josh Alley, Denise Rogers
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Part 1 (Identical and Required): This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. Part 2 (Optional Expanded Description, Local College Discretion): This course is a survey of the visual arts in western civilization from prehistory through the Gothic period. Emphasis is placed on representative art and architecture from Mesopotamia, Iran, Egypt, the Aegean, Etruscan, Rome and Greece. This course is intended for art majors and all students interested in art history, the humanities and culture.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm