ARTH 601: Colloquium in Art History

ARTH 601-001: Colloquium in Art History
(Spring 2026)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

East Building 134

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Section Information for Spring 2026

This class is designed as a survey of global art history for graduate students in the MA Program in Art History. This team-taught course will acquaint students with the range of art historical specializations taught in the department. It will expose students to fields outside their primary area of interest and help them prepare for the required comprehensive image exam. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that students have a broad knowledge of art historical periods and geographies and an understanding of how works of art respond to and shape their specific historical and cultural contexts. The knowledge gained in this course will provide a foundation for further study and professional development in the field of art history. 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Offers graduate-level survey in academic art history led by an instructor of record, with input from full Art History faculty. Participants review the current field through lectures, focused readings and group discussions with relevant faculty member. Participants may read in more depth in areas of special interest. Provides preparation for MA exams and professional preparation for teaching. Offered by History & Art History. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the MA Program in Art History.
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: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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