ARTH 400
Theory, Methods and Writing in Art History
1. Catalog Entry
ARTH 400
Theory, Methods and Writing in Art History
Credit hours (3)
Prerequisites: ART 215 or ART 216 or permission of instructor
Art historians use a variety of critical methodologies in their work. The dominant
theories of analysis have changed over time, sometimes in response to developments
in other fields and sometimes in response to changes in art. This course will familiarize
students with these theories and methods, focusing on the ways in which art historians
arrive at their interpretations.
Students cannot receive credit for both ART 446 and ARTH 400.