ART 100A Introduction to World Art

An introduction to the dominant styles in painting, sculpture, architecture, the graphic arts and photography from prehistory to the present. Class lectures and discussions are supported by slides of historically significant works. Course requirements include visits to Boston area museums at students’ expense. Not open to Art Majors. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for ART 100.

Forum Antiquum—Ancient World Internet Resources

GETTING STARTED

General Reference Books (Non-Circulating)—Campus Center

The Dictionary of Art                                                                    Ref.N31.D5 (http://www.groveart.com)

Encyclopedia of World Art                                                            Ref.N31.E533

Artwords:  A Glossary of Contemporary Art Theory                     Ref.N71.P32

Oxford Companion to Twentieth Century Art                               Ref.N6490.094

JOURNALS ON VISUAL ARTS

SELECT WEBSITES FOR AN INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY