This course provides students with a brief overview of historical ideas and events in the development of the arts. Topics include a review of art styles and functions of art in varying cultures. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to describe major characteristics of art and architecture and identify historically significant artists and works of art.
Art Resources
Art History Resources
Annotated list of selected websites and publications on art history from the Arizona State University Libraries
Art History Resources Directory of sites for the study of art history, maintained by Dr. Christopher Witcombe at Sweet Briar College
Artcyclopedia Search for a specific artist, or browse by art movements
Timeline of Art History World regions broken down by time period from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
