ART 151: Art History I: Paleolithic to Gothic

This course will explore the history of art and architecture of the ancient and medieval worlds. Beginning with the Paleolithic period, this course will chronologically investigate the artistic creations of a diverse range of cultures from around the globe, including the art of the Ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Africa, and the Islamic world. Emphasizing the principle that the ideal way to experience art is to look at it in person, the class will take a museum trip during the semester.