ARTH 499: Advanced Studies in Art History

ARTH 499-001: Impressionism
(Fall 2012)

01:30 PM to 04:10 PM M

Research Hall 202

Section Information for Fall 2012

This seminar will focus on the loosely cohesive group of avant-garde artists (including Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, Sisley, and Caillebotte) who exhibited their work at the eight Impressionist exhibitions held in Paris between 1874 and 1886. Through an intensive examination of primary sources—as well as evolving critical thought about Impressionism and its individual players—students will be encouraged to reassess this exceptionally complex and pivotal moment in the history of art. This seminar will be reading and writing intensive with weekly writing assignments. Each student will be required to present one article on some aspect of Impressionism and to lead the class discussion on it. The principal requirement for the course is an oral seminar report (with images) on a topic to be suggested by the instructor and to be developed into a term paper. Active participation in each class meeting is expected.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Seminar-style discussion on specific subjects in art history. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 302 and 3XX level course in Art History; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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