History of Art (ARTH)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

ARTH 1100

This lecture course introduces students to the History of Art as a global and interdisciplinary field. Team-taught by a selection of professors from the department, in collaboration with members of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: World Art and Technology

  •  8093 ARTH 1100   LEC 001

ARTH 1132

This course is centered on Granada's Alhambra, built, for the most part, during the middle decades of the 14th century A.D. Both the most complete surviving medieval Islamic palace and the most popular ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18177 ARTH 1132   SEM 101

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/

ARTH 1168

What is the position of art in Islam? What do objects and pictures tell us about the imagination of Islam and the circulation of Islamic ideals and thoughts across space and time? This course takes as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18184 ARTH 1168   SEM 101

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/

ARTH 1169

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18558 ARTH 1169   SEM 101

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/

ARTH 2600

This course surveys major artistic movements and artists in Europe and the United States from the French Revolution to the rise of Abstract Expressionism in 1950s New York. It introduces students to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9376 ARTH 2600   LEC 001

  •  9377 ARTH 2600   DIS 201

  •  9378 ARTH 2600   DIS 202

  •  9379 ARTH 2600   DIS 203

  •  9380 ARTH 2600   DIS 204

ARTH 2805

Trade in and to Asia proved to be a key force in creating our modern "globalized" world.  The Indian Ocean and the China Seas converged on Southeast Asia, where a cosmopolitan array of ships from every ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 2285VISST 2805

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  9235 ARTH 2805   LEC 001

ARTH 3001

How do we define reality with pictures?  In this transhistorical course we focus on the theory and practice of depicting real objects and spaces—on works that could be called "documentary."  These works ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: VISST 3001

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17373 ARTH 3001   LEC 001

  • 17378 ARTH 3001   DIS 201

  • 17381 ARTH 3001   DIS 204

ARTH 3250

Introduction and training in dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and its applications in archaeology, art history, climate and environment through lab work and participation in ongoing research projects ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  5907 ARTH 3250   LEC 001

  •  6109 ARTH 3250   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Griggs, C

      Lorentzen, B

ARTH 3440

Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael transformed the art of their time. Leonardo was an extraordinary thinker, scientist, and engineer as well as artist. Michelangelo invented grandiose projects for ambitious ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: VISST 3443

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16674 ARTH 3440   LEC 001

ARTH 3830

This course provides an introduction to selected key themes in cinema and the moving image from South Asia. The course investigates documentary, artistic, and commercial cinemas, focusing on concepts and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 16636 ARTH 3830   SEM 101

ARTH 4040

The history of photography as an art has been mostly on the page, not on the wall.  This course refocuses the standard museum and gallery history of photography back to the book.  Significantly, it takes ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 6940

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9355 ARTH 4040   SEM 101

  • For more information visit https://arthistory.cornell.edu/arth-3940-6940-photobook-fall-2018

ARTH 4101

Works of art have always engendered political, social, and cultural meanings. This seminar presents an introduction to the methods used by art historians and the objects and ideas that constitute ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 6101VISST 4101

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7606 ARTH 4101   SEM 101

ARTH 4171

An examination and analysis of the major trends in art from Neoclassicism and Romanticism through Post Impressionism and the dawn of the twentieth century. Lectures and readings will concentrate on the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9535 ARTH 4171   SEM 180

  • Taught in Washington, DC. This is part of the Cornell in Washington program.

ARTH 4354

A seminar on the archaeology of the Byzantine Empire, from the late Roman through to the early modern periods. Topics to be covered include: long-term changes in settlement patterns and urban development; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17075 ARTH 4354   SEM 101

ARTH 4820

This course explores how the art of Zen (Chan) developed in China and was transmitted to Korea and Japan. It will also examine how ideas of Zen informed Western Modern art in both Europe and North America, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 6820ASIAN 4450ASIAN 6650

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16885 ARTH 4820   SEM 101

ARTH 4852

Shadowplay is a superb medium for storytelling. As with many performing arts in Asia, neither the highly stylized images of puppets, nor its musical, or linguistic complexity detract from its wide popularity. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 16699 ARTH 4852   SEM 101

ARTH 4991

Individual investigation and discussion of special topics not covered in the regular course offerings, by arrangement with a member of the department. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6549 ARTH 4991   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Pan, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6551 ARTH 4991   IND 604

    • TBA
    • McGowan, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6552 ARTH 4991   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Moisey, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6553 ARTH 4991   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Dadi, I

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6554 ARTH 4991   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Rickard, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6555 ARTH 4991   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Robinson, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6556 ARTH 4991   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Hassan, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6557 ARTH 4991   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Alexandridis, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6558 ARTH 4991   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Fernandez, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  6609 ARTH 4991   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Lazzaro, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  7432 ARTH 4991   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Pincus, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  7608 ARTH 4991   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Anderson, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  7609 ARTH 4991   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Cohen-Aponte, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  7706 ARTH 4991   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Platt, V

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4210

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  8399 ARTH 4991   IND 618

ARTH 4998

A course for senior Art History majors working on honors theses, with selected reading, research projects, etc., under the supervision of a member of the History of Art faculty. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  6460 ARTH 4998   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Alexandridis, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  • 18000 ARTH 4998   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Dadi, I

ARTH 5991

Individual investigation and discussion of special topics not covered in the regular course offerings, by arrangement with a member of the department. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5348 ARTH 5991   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Rickard, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6577 ARTH 5991   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Dadi, I

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6578 ARTH 5991   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Alexandridis, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6579 ARTH 5991   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Robinson, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6580 ARTH 5991   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Moisey, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6581 ARTH 5991   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Pan, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6582 ARTH 5991   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Lazzaro, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6583 ARTH 5991   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Hassan, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6584 ARTH 5991   IND 611

    • TBA
    • McGowan, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6610 ARTH 5991   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Fernandez, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7433 ARTH 5991   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Pincus, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7610 ARTH 5991   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Anderson, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7611 ARTH 5991   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Cohen-Aponte, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8571 ARTH 5991   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Platt, V

ARTH 5993

Individual investigation and discussion of special topics not covered in the regular course offerings, by arrangement with a member of the department. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6585 ARTH 5993   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Pan, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6586 ARTH 5993   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Dadi, I

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6587 ARTH 5993   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Moisey, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6588 ARTH 5993   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Lazzaro, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6589 ARTH 5993   IND 606

    • TBA
    • McGowan, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6590 ARTH 5993   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Rickard, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6591 ARTH 5993   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Robinson, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6592 ARTH 5993   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Hassan, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6593 ARTH 5993   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Alexandridis, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6611 ARTH 5993   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Fernandez, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7612 ARTH 5993   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Anderson, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7613 ARTH 5993   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Cohen-Aponte, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8410 ARTH 5993   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Johnson, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8573 ARTH 5993   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Pincus, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8572 ARTH 5993   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Platt, V

ARTH 6000

This seminar introduces graduate students to a range of methodologies and approaches to teaching and researching topics in art history and visual studies. Each week, a member of the faculty will present ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7616 ARTH 6000   SEM 101

ARTH 6060

Some of the most powerful approaches to visual practices have come from outside or from the peripheries of the institution of art history and criticism. This seminar will analyze the interactions between ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COML 6600GERST 6600

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16174 ARTH 6060   SEM 101

ARTH 6101

Works of art have always engendered political, social, and cultural meanings. This seminar presents an introduction to the methods used by art historians and the objects and ideas that constitute ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 4101VISST 4101

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8291 ARTH 6101   SEM 101

ARTH 6354

A seminar on the archaeology of the Byzantine Empire, from the late Roman through to the early modern periods. Topics to be covered include: long-term changes in settlement patterns and urban development; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 17102 ARTH 6354   SEM 101

ARTH 6736

This course will explore archaeological and literary evidence for the production, display, ritual treatment, and cultural reception of sacred images in ancient Greece. We will focus on some of the most ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 16103 ARTH 6736   SEM 101

ARTH 6820

This course explores how the art of Zen (Chan) developed in China and was transmitted to Korea and Japan. It will also examine how ideas of Zen informed Western Modern art in both Europe and North America, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 4820ASIAN 4450ASIAN 6650

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16888 ARTH 6820   SEM 101

ARTH 6830

This course provides an introduction to selected key themes in cinema and the moving image from South Asia. The course investigates documentary, artistic, and commercial cinemas, focusing on concepts and ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  • 16648 ARTH 6830   SEM 101

ARTH 6852

Shadowplay is a superb medium for storytelling. As with many performing arts in Asia, neither the highly stylized images of puppets, nor its musical, or linguistic complexity detract from its wide popularity. ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  • 16750 ARTH 6852   SEM 101

ARTH 6940

The history of photography as an art has been mostly on the page, not on the wall.  This course refocuses the standard museum and gallery history of photography back to the book.  Significantly, it takes ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ARTH 4040

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9357 ARTH 6940   SEM 101

  • For more information please visit https://arthistory.cornell.edu/arth-3940-6940-photobook-fall-2018