Spring 2021

The description and analysis of various forms of visual culture, including both mass media and "high" art representations, both Western and non-Western images.

European art and its legacy in the Americas. Painting, sculpture, architecture and other visual media considered in relation to social and cultural history.

Consideration of various categories of "The Modern" as they have been constructed in Western art of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Introduction to key ethical, historical, and legal debates about art preservation and collecting across the globe.

Investigation of the transformation between classical antiquity and the middle ages through examination of cities, buildings, images and artifacts of the 3rd-8th-century Mediterranean.

Introductory survey of art and architecture of Christianity from 300-1300; biblical themes and classical traditions; cultural and historical analysis of medieval art.

Painting, sculpture and architecture in 17th century Europe, north and south. Recommended preparation: AHIS 121

Independent work in art museums, galleries or art history related institutes supervised by on-site professionals and USC faculty. Not available for credit for AHIS majors. CR/NC

In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of 18th and 19th century art and architecture.

Exploration of a specified topic in the history of the decorative arts and design in Europe and America.

In-depth exploration of a specified topic in art of the late 19th and/or early 20th centuries.

In-depth exploration of specified topics within the area of contemporary art and architecture.

The trajectory of Walt Disney's career, artistic influences and his artistic reception within a broad range of institutional contexts, including museums.

Introduction to the history and material culture of the Silk Road with emphasis on the arts of Dunhuang and Kucha.

Introduction to heritage conservation, an interdisciplinary field devoted to preserving material objects and structures that are deemed to hold cultural significance.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Experiential research conducted at the Getty Center museum; supervised development of docent skills.

Historiography and methodology: introduction to techniques of research and writing. Required of all art history majors, preferably in junior year.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

Research and writing of original thesis under guidance of faculty member. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of the history of art.

Explores the history of patronage, collecting, and display in the private and the public spheres, (e.g., salons, galleries, museums, and international expositions).

Research leading to graduate degree. Maximum units which may be applied to degree determined by department. Graded CR/NC.

Research leading to the Doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.