Fall 2024

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

Mediterranean and European art and architecture presented in historical, cultural and social context that introduces art history as a discipline.

An introduction to the major art forms and monuments of religious art in India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan from prehistory to1300.

A broad survey, covering some 8,000 years and focusing on the material culture of the ancient world in a historical and social context.

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

Survey of artistic works and monuments of ancient Greece from the Geometric through the Hellenistic period (c. 1000 - 30 BCE.).

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

(Paris semester only). Exploration of the main movements of late 19th and early 20th century French art using the resources of Parisian museums and monuments. Visits to Paris museums are an integral part of the coursework. Recommended preparation: familiarity with modern European history

A survey of the fine arts produced by people of African descent in the United States from the nation's inception in the late 18th century until the contemporary moment.

Studies the art and visual culture of the United States between 1876, the date of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, to the eve of World War II.

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.

Explores the transmigration of Japanese art and aesthetics and the politics of their adaptation and assimilation in Los Angeles.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

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.

Methodologies, theories and critical traditions that have shaped the discipline. Emphasis will vary depending on faculty. Required of all first-year M.A. and Ph.D. candidates. Open to graduate or limited status students in art history only.

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

Practical principles for the long-term development of effective teaching within College disciplines. Intended for teaching assistants in Dornsife College. Open only to Art History doctoral students. Graded CR/NC.

Comprehensive exploration of particular aspects of the history of art.

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.