Introduction to Western Art I: Ancient to Medieval
ARHA 109
Fall 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 131 |
This course introduces the art and architecture of the ancient and medieval West. The artistic traditions of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the medieval world, from Paris to Baghdad, will be surveyed from the prehistoric era to ca. 1400 CE. Questions of style, content, function, and cultural context will be examined alongside issues of religion, rulership, class, luxury, and the place of the human. The definition of art itself will be repeatedly probed across these decidedly pre- and non-modern 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.
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:
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| Instructor(s): Ackley,Joseph Salvatore 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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