ARTH 600: Methods and Research in Art History

ARTH 600-001: Methods and Research in ARTH
(Fall 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Research Hall 202

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Section Information for Fall 2026

This course examines the history of Art History to identify shifts in practice over time. We will explore the ways in which scholars' own priorities shape the histories that they write. To accomplish this, we will look at a variety of theoretical approaches including Formalism, Connoisseurship, Marxism, and Post-Modern Theories. We will also consider the ways in which scholars in the non-West have responded to these methodologies and to the cultural biases often contained within them. Students should be prepared to read critically, participate in discussions, make class presentations, and engage in research for the written assignments. 
 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Investigates theories, methods, and research strategies in discipline of art history. Designed for first-semester students in art history MA program; foundation for further graduate-level work in the program. Offered by History & Art History. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the Art History MA program.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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