Sep 20, 2024
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2024-25

AH 5711 - Methods in Art History


Students investigate various methodological approaches to the study of art history. By becoming familiar with scholarly argumentation and method, students learn to be self-reflective about disciplinary modes used to undertake and present research. Students locate their research within art history’s debates and methodological conventions by developing a primary and a secondary methodology in preparation for their theses.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify and apply methodological approaches from art history.
  • Students will be able to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize art historical information as gleaned from a variety of primary and secondary sources.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate interpretive skills through oral presentations and original written works.
  • Students will be able to plan, propose, and conduct original research in professional art historical settings.
  • Students will be able to critically assess and comment on their own writing and the writing of others.


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