Topics Course This course traces the historical origins of the image-saturated world of today, examining the evolution of philosophical and scientific ideas about visual perception and the development of visual technologies and practices that laid the foundations for modern spectacular society. As such, the course introduces students to a broad range of non-artistic imagery and vernacular visual practices, from postcards to people-watching.

The reawakening of the arts in Italy with the formation of new religious organizations and the gradual emergence of political units will be studied through theoretical and stylistic considerations in sculpture, beginning with the work of the Pisani, and followed by the revolutionary achievements in painting of Giotto (in Padua and Florence) and Duccio (in Siena) which will inform the art of generations to come.

The art of India and bordering regions to the north from the Indus Valley civilization through the ancient and classical Gupta age, the medieval period, and the Mughal-Rajput period, as expressed in the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, and Muslim religions. Group I, Group II

An introduction to the sculpture, architecture, painting, and minor arts made by ancient Greek artists from the time of the Minotaur to the fall of Cleopatra. Emphasis on analyzing artistic expressions of changing cultural values with attention to social, religious, and political ideas and ideals. Group I

This course examines the Western Traditions in art through a selection of key buildings, images, and objects created from the prehistoric era, the ancient Middle East, Egypt, Greece and Rome, Byzantium and medieval times through the Romanesque and Gothic periods, the Fifteenth Century in Northern Europe and Italy (Renaissance) to circa 1500. Enrollment limit of 50 students.

This course explores how art and architecture have profoundly shaped visual experiences and shifting understandings of past and present. While featuring different case studies, each section includes work with original objects, site visits, and writings about art. Unifying themes include: (1) materials, techniques, and the patterns variously deployed to create space; (2) the design, function, and symbolism of images and monuments; (3) artistic production and its relation to individual and institutional patronage, religion, politics, and aesthetics; (4) issues turning on artists?

This course explores how art and architecture have profoundly shaped visual experiences and shifting understandings of past and present. While featuring different case studies, each section includes work with original objects, site visits, and writings about art. Unifying themes include: (1) materials, techniques, and the patterns variously deployed to create space; (2) the design, function, and symbolism of images and monuments; (3) artistic production and its relation to individual and institutional patronage, religion, politics, and aesthetics; (4) issues turning on artists?

This course explores how art and architecture have profoundly shaped visual experiences and shifting understandings of past and present. While featuring different case studies, each section includes work with original objects, site visits, and writings about art. Unifying themes include: (1) materials, techniques, and the patterns variously deployed to create space; (2) the design, function, and symbolism of images and monuments; (3) artistic production and its relation to individual and institutional patronage, religion, politics, and aesthetics; (4) issues turning on artists?

Environmental justice is the idea that all peoples should share equally in access to environmental goods and in exposure to environmental harms. Around the world, poor communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental negatives from industry, waste disposal, and other sources. Through investigation of the history, theories, and causations of environmental injustices, this class will critically analyze global and local environmental justice activism through discussion, lectures, a semester-long research project, and one mandatory field trip.

This course focuses on the interpretation and communication of environmental issues and solutions from multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives. Using contemporary environmental topics as a foundation, this course introduces students to written, oral, visual, and quantitative communication for a variety of audiences and intents. Students will develop the ability to interpret environmental information from multiple sources, to synthesize that information for their own understanding, and to communicate that knowledge in ways appropriate to the particular objective and audience.