Minor: Art History
From the Baroque art movement: "The Triumph of the Immaculate" by Paolo de Matteis (1710)
Art history is an academic discipline concerned with the production, consumption, and experience of art, architecture, design, mass media, and other artifacts that manifest themselves visually or tangibly. Art historians may study any period, region, or cultural tradition. To analyze the so-called "visual culture" of every period and place, and to understand its relationship to cultural contexts and social functions, art historians may employ diverse methodologies.
Students considering pursuing a Minor in Art History will find that it enriches also study in a related major in design and the humanities. The study of visual art, architecture, and design throughout world civilizations will enhance your understanding of ancient and modern cultures.
The Art History Minor requires 18 units. To fulfill all requirements, students must take any three lower-division art history courses and one upper-division course from each of three content “groups” for a total of 3 upper-division courses.
Art History Minor Contacts
Alison Pearlman, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Art
apearlman@cpp.edu
Karlyn Griffith, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Art
kmgriffith@cpp.edu
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Minor Required : Select three courses (9 units)
| Catalog Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AH 2301 | World Art: Prehistory through Medieval Europe | 3 |
| AH 2302 | World Art: Renaissance through Modern Europe and U.S. | 3 |
| AH 2303 | World Art: Asia Prehistory to 12th Century | 3 |
| AH 2305 | World Art: Oceania and Native America | 3 |
Minor Electives : Select one course from each group (9 units)
GROUP A
| Catalog Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VCD 3311 | Art of Ancient Egypt and the Near East | 3 |
| VCD 3313 | Art of the Classical World | 3 |
| VCD 3315 | Art of the Middle Ages | 3 |
| VCD 3317 | Art of the Italian Renaissance | 3 |
| VCD 3319 | Art in the Age of the Baroque | 3 |
GROUP B
| Catalog Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AH 3331 | Art of the United States | 3 |
| AH 3333 | History of Design | 3 |
| AH 3335 | Modernism in Visual Art | 3 |
| AH 3337 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
GROUP C
| Catalog Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AH 3341 | Art and Architecture of India | 3 |
| AH 3343 | Arts of Korea | 3 |
| AH 3345 | Arts of Japan | 3 |
| AH 3351 | Arts of Mexico, Central and South America | 3 |
NOTE: AH 4610 Senior Seminar may be taken to satisfy Group A, B, or C for the Art History Minor.