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Visual Arts History
| VAH 040, History of Western Art | |
| | Description: A survey of architecture, sculpture, painting and related arts from pre-historic times to the present. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 040. | | 3 lecture hours and 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 130, Understanding the Visual Arts | |
| | Description: An introduction to the theory of art, its vocabulary, structure and context. The course deals with problems of meaning, visual perception and formal structure of the visual arts as well as with the function of galleries and museums, and the role of patrons and critics. Contemporary critical methodology is stressed. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 030, 130 | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 190E, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 190E. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 191F/G, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 191F/G. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 240E, Theories and Practices of Art History and Visual Culture | |
| | Description: An introduction to historical and contemporary theories, methods, and practices for the study of art history and visual culture. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: The development of Greek art from the post-Mycenaean "Dark Ages" to Roman times, with emphasis on the stylistic origins of vase painting and sculpture of the Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 247E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, the former Visual Arts 040, or Classical Studies 047, or Classical Studies 150, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 249E, Etruscan and Roman Art | |
| | Description: Selected areas of study in the ancient art and architecture of Italy from their origins to the reign of Constantine, with special emphasis on Greco-Roman mural and mosaic representation and on the Roman contribution to the history of Western European art. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 249E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, the former Visual Arts 040, or Classical Studies 150, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 251E, Early Mediaeval Art | |
| | Description: The origins of architecture and the figurative arts in the Christian world in the second century and their development to the year 1000. Topics include Early Christian, Byzantine, Carolingian and Ottonian art. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 251E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 253E, Romanesque and Gothic Art | |
| | Description: Art in Western Europe from 1000 to 1500 A.D. Architecture, sculpture, manuscripts and stained glass, with emphasis on northern Europe. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 253E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 256E, Northern Renaissance Art | |
| | Description: Architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphic arts outside Italy with emphasis on the arts of the Netherlands and Germany of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 256E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 258E, Italian Renaissance Art | |
| | Description: Architecture, painting and sculpture in Italy from fourteenth-century Tuscany to late sixteenth-century Venice. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 258E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 261E, Baroque and Rococo Art | |
| | Description: Painting, architecture, and sculpture in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 261E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 270E, 19th Century Art | |
| | Description: European architecture, sculpture, painting and related arts from the French Revolution to the turn of the twentieth century. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 270E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: An examination of the visual arts and architecture in Canada from the time of European "first contact" in the 17th century to the present, introducing students to the extraordinary diversity and accomplishments of Canadian art and artists and to the ongoing issues and debates in this dynamic field. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 274E, 275E, or 276E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: The development of architecture, sculpture, painting and related arts in Europe and the United States from the turn of the twentieth century to World War II, in the light of the historical and intellectual background of the period. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 277E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: The development of post-war visual arts in the Western world, against the historical and intellectual background of the period. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 278E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 282E, History of Photography | |
| | Description: A survey of significant contributions to the histories and theories of photography, including a look at key photographers, important historians, critics, and theorists, art movements, and related social and political issues. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 283E, Art & Mass Media | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history of mass media and its interaction with the history of art, exploring the power of images from painting to photography, film to the internet. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 283E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, and/or VAH 040 or the former Visual Arts 020, or 040, or MIT 024a/b, or MIT 025a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 284E, History of the Moving Image | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history of the moving image in Western visual culture from the 19th century to the present with emphasis on avant-garde and experimental practices, video art, installation and the links between film and various art movements. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 285, Introduction to Gallery Practices | |
| | Description: This course examines the changing histories and roles of the museum and art gallery through practical skills development and critical engagement with ideas and materials. Direct hands-on experience and seminar discussions will allow students to gain insight into the many "representational" practices that produce meaning within the museum and gallery. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 285 | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or VAH 040 | | 6 seminar/studio hours, 1.0 course | | back to top |
| VAH 290E, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 290E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 291F/G, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 291F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 340E, Historiography and Methodology in Art History | |
| | Description: An introduction to the history, theories and methodology of the discipline, the bibliographical, contextual and critical approaches of the various periods, and to problems of attribution and museology. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 340E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040. Priority will be given to students registered in an honors Visual Arts program. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 341F/G, Special Topics in the Historiography and Methodology of Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 356F/G, Signs and Symbols I: The Mythological-Magical Tradition | |
| | Description: This course examines the language of the visual arts from antiquity through the current era, with particular emphasis on the representation of mythological, historical and occult (astrological, alchemical and white magical) themes during the Renaissance. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 356F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or Classical Studies 150, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 361F/G, Signs and Symbols II: The Judaeo-Christian Tradition | |
| | Description: This course explores the language of the visual arts, from antiquity through the current era, with particular emphasis on the representation of biblical, historical, and legendary themes during the Renaissance. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 361F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or Classical Studies 150, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 385E, Introduction to Museum Studies | |
| | Description: This course introduces and develops a critical understanding of the history of art institutions and of museum principles and practices, past and present. Practical curatorial experience is included. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 385E; the former Visual Arts 392F/G and 393F/G if taken in 1998-99 and 1999-2000. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, and at least one 200 level VAH course, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 386F/G, Histories of Collecting, Museums and Heritage Studies | |
| | Description: This course traces the historical development of private and public collections of art and material culture, the related rise of museums in Western societies, and the more recent growth of concerns for the preservation of Heritage sites and artifacts. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 387F/G, Histories of Ornamental Art, Textiles and Interior Spaces | |
| | Description: This course examines specific historical issues and topics in the areas of ornamental art, textiles and interior design. Please consult Department for more information regarding current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 388F/G, Histories of Architecture and Urbanism | |
| | Description: This course examines specific historical issues and topics in the fields of architecture and urbanism. Please consult Department for more information regarding current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 390F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 390F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 391F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 391F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 392F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 392F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 393F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 394F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 395F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 396F/G, Special Topics in Art History | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040, or the former Visual Arts 040, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 440F/G, Seminar in the Theories and Practices of Art History and Visual Culture | |
| | Description: An in-depth study of some of the more important historical and contemporary theories, methodologies, and practices, regarding the study of art history and visual culture. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 240E, or VAH 340E, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 445F/G, Seminar in Ancient Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 445F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 247E, or VAH 249E, or the former Visual Arts 245E, 247E or 249E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 451F/G, Seminar in Mediaeval Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 451F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 251E, or VAH 253E or the former Visual Arts 251E, or 253E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 456F/G, Seminar in Renaissance Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 456F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 256E, or VAH 258E, or the former Visual Arts 256E, or 258E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 461F/G, Seminar in Baroque and Rococo Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 461F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 261E, or the former Visual Arts 261E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 470F/G, Seminar in 19th-Century Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 470F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 270E, or the former Visual Arts 270E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 476F/G, Seminar in Canadian Art | |
| | Description: Topics to be announced. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 276E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 477F/G, Seminar in 20th Century Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 477F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 277E, or VAH 278E, or the former Visual Arts 277E, or 278E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 478F/G, Seminar in Contemporary Art | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 278E, or the former Visual Arts 278E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 480F/G, Seminar in Contemporary Art Criticism | |
| | Description: Selected topics focusing on the development of post-war art criticism in the context of modern institutions and patronage, and the historical and intellectual background of our time. Special topic to be announced. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 480F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 380E, or VAS 380E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 482F/G, Seminar in Photography | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 282E, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 484F/G, Seminar in the Moving Image | |
| | Description: Topic to be announced. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 284, or permission of the department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 485E, Curatorial Practice: Special Projects | |
| | Description: This seminar explores contemporary curatorial theory and practice through critical analysis of museum issues and practical experience in curatorial projects. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 485E, the former Visual Arts 485E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 385E or VAH 385E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAH 490a/b, Internship in the Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Third or fourth year honors students with a cumulative average in the Department of at least 80% may elect to do an internship within an approved art institution or related industry as a course from the 400 series. Students successfully competing for an internship will arrange individual programs with supervising faculty. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 490a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 492F/G, Independent Projects in Art History | |
| | Description: A fourth-year student with a cumulative grade average in the Department of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 400 series. Before registering for the course the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 493F/G, Independent Projects in Art History | |
| | Description: A fourth-year student with a cumulative grade average in the Department of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 400 series. Before registering for the course the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 494F/G, Independent Projects in Art History | |
| | Description: A fourth-year student with a cumulative grade average in the Department of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 400 series. Before registering for the course the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 495F/G, Independent Projects in Art History | |
| | Description: A fourth-year student with a cumulative grade average in the Department of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 400 series. Before registering for the course the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAH 496F/G, Independent Projects in Art History | |
| | Description: A fourth-year student with a cumulative grade average in the Department of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 400 series. Before registering for the course the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 496F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course | | back to top |
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