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- DictionaryArt his·to·ry/ärt ˈhist(ə)rē/
noun
- 1. the academic study of the history and development of painting, sculpture, and the other visual arts: "a degree in art history"
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2 days ago · The Beginnings of Art History at Harvard, Part 1: Charles Eliot Norton, John Ruskin, and the Teaching of Art History. When Harvard introduced art history into the American academic curriculum in 1874, by way of Charles Eliot Norton, John Ruskin’s scholarship and teaching provided the model. This is the first of two articles about the ...
5 days ago · Romanticism, attitude or intellectual orientation that characterized many works of literature, painting, music, architecture, criticism, and historiography in Western civilization over a period from the late 18th to the mid-19th century.
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3 days ago · Vincent van Gogh (born March 30, 1853, Zundert, Netherlands—died July 29, 1890, Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, France) was a Dutch painter, generally considered the greatest after Rembrandt van Rijn, and one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists.
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3 days ago · In the perspective of the history of art, artistic works have existed for almost as long as humankind: from early prehistoric art to contemporary art; however, some theorists think that the typical concept of "artistic works" does not fit well outside modern Western societies.
3 days ago · The culmination of an art history major at JCU is the senior thesis, a project that demands rigorous analytical skills. Students select a topic and delve deep into research, supported by a faculty member specializing in the subject. This process reinforces their ability to analyze complex art historical data and prepares them for various career ...
5 days ago · Provides an introduction to the art and architecture of the premodern world and the methods used by art historians. Major traditions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas are examined in terms of media, technique, style, and subject matter.
1 day ago · A survey of art and architecture from prehistoric times to the Gothic period. Selected works are examined through visual presentations, lectures, and readings. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend exhibitions, guest lectures, and/or other cultural presentations outside the regular class time.
