A first year subject that examines the fascinating history of art. This course introduces a broad range of art movements, methodologies and theories of art historical research. It is structured as a survey course, moving from a discussion of Aboriginal rock art through to Romanticism. Introduction to Art History also has a vocational emphasis and starts to prepare students for careers in the visual arts and gallery sector.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• 1. Identify and describe all the major art movements in Western art up until the 19^th century.
• 2. Understand the major art historical methodologies and approaches used by art historians in visual analysis.
• 3. Recognise how major art movements are connected to each other.
• 4. Apply with confidence the vocabulary to describe the formal and iconographic elements of an art object.
• 5. Research and access information on the history of art and organise your research into compelling and intelligent arguments.
• 6. Speak with confidence about artworks and engage your audience.

Mid semester visual analysis (25%), research essay (45%), end of semester visual test (20%) and tutorial participation (10%).

Passing the course is conditional on satisfactory tutorial attendance.

Contact hours include 3 hours per week in lectures and tutorials.

Attendance on campus but with many visits to major art institutions in Canberra.

Students are expected to complete an average of 5 hours per week outside these contact hours.

ARTV1009 & ARTV1010

Anne D'Alleva, Methods and Theories of Art History, London: Laurence King, 2005
Christina Maranci, A Survival Guide for Art History Students, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005