Art History (ARTH)

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University Courses

ARTH 211 ART HISTORY
(3-0) 3 credits. Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts, including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from prehistory through the 14th century.

ARTH 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1 to 9 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.

ARTH 492 TOPICS
1 to 6 credits. Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. A maximum of six (6) credits of special topics will be allowed for

ARTH 321 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
(3-0) 3 credits. An exploration of technological and cultural influences on materials and content of art from the late 1800s to the present.

Contact: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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