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This course emphasizes the practice of the discipline of Art History, by means of five thematic units each focusing on art historical method and theory, by reference to specific case studies. The cases are drawn from the history of world art, and are not limited to Western art. Each of the three sections has a different cultural focus, corresponding to the primary expertise of the professor. The three sections meet jointly to introduce and summarize each unit. de (in addition to section readings): Michael Baxandall, "Introduction: Language and Explanation" in PATTERNS OF INTENTION: ON THE HISTORICAL EXPLANATIONS OF PICTURES; Erwin Panofsky, "Introductory," in STUDIES INCONOLOGY and "Jan Van Eyck's 'Arnfolfini' Portrait," in MODERN PERSPECTIVES IN WESTERN ART HISTORY; Henrich Wolfflin, "The Most General Representational Forms," in PRINCIPLES OF ART HISTORY; W. Eugene Kleinbauer, "Determinants of Art Historical Investigation," in MODERN PERSPECTIVES IN WESTERN ART HISTORY; George Kubler, THE SHAPE OF TIME: REMARKS ON THE HISTORY OF THINGS.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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