ART 210 - Global History of Art: 14th Century to the Present

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Formerly ART 210 - History of Western Art 2

This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.

Study the development of art and architecture from the 14th century to the present from a global perspective. Class discussions are supplemented by trips to museums in the Baltimore-Washington area. No previous art courses are necessary. Lab fee $8.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Identify the major art movements and time periods from the 14^th to the 21st centuries from a global perspective.
Analyze the artistic achievements, development of artistic styles, and notable political and social events of each time period and region.
Identify major artists from each period/region and their styles.
Evaluate iconography (subject matter and meaning) in the art peculiar to a specific time period and region and explain its significance.
Analyze the techniques used in creating different categories of art objects.
Evaluate the characteristics that enable us to accurately identify artworks from significant movements and time periods.