Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

AH 2130 - History of World Art


Covers art and architecture that are located on six of the seven continents (with the exception of Antarctica) and which date from the Neolithic period (ca 4000 BCE) to the present. Informing the course is the important notion of plurality in the consideration not only of art and objects but also in the areas of religion, philosophy, and cultural practices.

Credit Hours: 4
General Education Code: 2CP
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 discussion
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM Course: TMAH Arts & Humanities
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate analytical and interpretative skills through oral presentations and written work.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of important concepts of art history.
  • Students are trained both in visual analysis and critical thinking and in understanding influential concepts in art history.


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