ARTH 201: History of Western Art II

ARTH 201-DL1: History of Western Art II
(Spring 2026)

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Section Information for Spring 2026

This course surveys major developments in Western art from the early Renaissance through the twentieth century. It examines representative works of art from major artists, cultures, periods, artistic contexts, and styles. Through weekly units composed of reading assignments and illustrated lectures, weekly quizzes, two exams, and a National Gallery Museum visit and research project, this course builds a foundational knowledge of Western art and art history. This course has no prerequisites and welcomes students without prior knowledge of art history.

This is an online asynchronous section.

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Credits: 3

Major periods, monuments, and themes of Western art and architecture. Introduces Washington, D.C., museum collections and a historical framework for further study in art history. Covers the art of the Renaissance, the baroque period, and modern Europe and the Americas. Notes: Designed as a two-course sequence, but each part may be taken independently without prerequisite. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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