Introduction to Western Art I: Ancient to Medieval
ARHA 109
Fall 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 131 |
This course introduces the art and architecture of the Western world during the ancient and medieval periods. The artistic traditions of the Near East, Europe, and the wider Mediterranean will be surveyed from the prehistoric era to ca. 1400 CE. Questions of style, content, function, and cultural and historical context will be examined alongside such perennial concerns as religion, rulership, social class, luxury, and the definition of art within its ancient and medieval milieus. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Art History Minor)(Art History)(Art Studio)(Medieval Studies Minor)(Medieval Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
1. Janson's History of Art: The Western Tradition, Vol. 1 (8th edition, reissued) (Pearson, 2015), ISBN: 978-0133910117 ¿ available via Inclusive Access/the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore.
2. There is a required Course Reader.
Any additional readings will be made available on e-reserves and Moodle.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm exam, final exam, three-page paper, five-page paper, class participation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prospective Wesleyan students can visit this class. |
| Instructor(s): Ackley,Joseph Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 25 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 7 | FR: 7 |
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