Art and Art History
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Courses for Art History and Criticism (AHIS) +/-
811. Classical Architecture (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, or related disciplines with permission
History and development of architectural orders and styles from ancient Greece and Italy.
812. Greek Sculpture (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, or related disciplines with permission
Greek sculpture from the Bronze Age through Hellenistic periods. Introduction to classical themes as presented in individual freestanding and architectural sculpture, as well as stylistic evolution. Concepts involve techniques, materials and use of sculpture.
813. Roman Painting (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, or related disciplines with permission
Development of Roman painting from the Etruscans through the Age of Constantine.
818. Gothic Painting and Prints (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, including AHIS 318; or 12 hrs in related disciplines with permission
Style, iconography, history, and function of painting and prints from ca. 1150 to 1475 in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Includes manuscript illumination, stained glass, panel painting, woodcuts, and engravings, stressing the development of naturalism before the “Renaissance” in Northern Europe.
821. The Italian Renaissance City (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs art history, or related disciplines with permission
Exploration of the art and architecture of a single Italian city in the late middle ages and Renaissance, attention to civic projects and the role of art in defining the identity, and creating the “myths” of that city. Focus city will rotate among Florence, Venice and Rome.
826. Northern Renaissance and Reformation Art (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs art history, including AHIS 318 or 818; or 12 hrs in related disciplines with permission
Art of the Renaissance and Reformation in Germany and the Netherlands. Stresses the influences of Italian Renaissance Art and the impact of the protestant Reformation from ca. 1475 to 1575.
831. Italian Baroque Art (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, or in related disciplines with permission
Introduction to the painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy from the late sixteenth to the late seventeenth century.
841. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history or in related disciplines with permission
French Impressionism and post-Impressionism with consideration of the historical context out of which they emerged. Development of avant-gardism and the changing relationship of the artist to society.
846. Art Since 1945 (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, including AHIS 102 and 246
Art from 1945 to the present focusing on the development of avant-gardism, the transition from modernism to postmodernism and the various art world institutions.
848. Postmodernism (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, including AHIS 102 or 246, and 846; or 12 hrs in related disciplines with permission
Developments in art since 1970, exploring the various art styles and also the relationship of the artists to their audience and to the institutions of the art world.
851. 19th-Century American Art (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hours in art history, including AHIS 251 or 341;, or permission
Topics in 19th century American art and material culture.
852. American Art, 1893-1939 (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs in art history, including AHIS 252 or 346, or permission
Early 20th century American art.
856. Pre-Columbian Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Emphasizing the Mesoamerican and Andean traditions.
857. Colonial Art of Latin America (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Emphasizing New Spain, the Viceroyalty of Peru, and Brazil.
871. History of Photography (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Introduction to the history of still photography with major emphasis on its development as an art form.
872. Photography Since 1960 (2-3 cr)
Prereq: AHIS 871 or permission
Movements in photography since 1960 with emphasis on the interaction with art theory and criticism.
876. History of Prints (3 cr)
Prereq: 12 hrs art history, including AHIS 221, 226, or 231; or in related disciplines with permission
Introduction to the history of prints stressing printmaking techniques, i.e., woodcut, engraving, drypoint, etching, and the makers of prints during the first 300 years of printmaking in Europe: Baldung, Goltzius, Bruegel, and Rembrandt. Major technical developments, such as the introduction of printing colored woodcuts, are included.
890. Directed Individual Reading (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: Permission of department chair
892. Independent Research in Art History (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: Permission of department chair
895. Internship in Art History (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Grade only for 895.
896. Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork (3 cr, max 12 III) Fld.
Prereq: AHIS 286 or equivalent, and permission
AHIS 896 may be repeated for a total of six credit hours at the graduate level and for a total of six credit hours for AHIS 496 at the undergraduate level.
Further training in archaeological field research techniques.
898. Special Topics in Art History (1-3 cr, max 24)
Prereq: Permission
*899. Masters Thesis (1-10 cr, max 10)
Prereq: Permission
901. Methodology and Historiography (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
History of the discipline, with an examination of the various art historical approaches. Development and refinement of specialized research skills appropriate to the field.
911. Seminar in Classical Art and Archaeology (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
916. Seminar in Medieval Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
921. Seminar in Italian Renaissance Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
926. Seminar in Northern Renaissance Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
931. Seminar in Baroque Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
946. Seminar in Modern Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
951. Seminar in American Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
956. Seminar in Latin American Art (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
977. Seminar in Latin American Art (1-3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
980. Seminar in Art Historical Problems (3 cr)
Prereq: Permission
988. Introduction to the Interdisciplinary Study of the Middle Ages (ENGL 988; HIST 988; MODL 988; MUSC 988) (3 cr)
Methods and state of research in the disciplines--art, music, literature, language, history, philosophy--dealing with the Middle Ages. Assistance in independent reading and research in subjects related to the student’s own research interests. Taught jointly by faculty members in art, music, theatre, English, history, classics, modern languages, and philosophy.
989. Introduction to the Interdisciplinary Study of the Renaissance (ENGL 989; HIST 989; MODL 989; MUSC 989) (3 cr)
Methods and state of research in the disciplines--art, music, literature, language, history, philosophy--dealing with the Renaissance. Assistance in independent reading and research in subjects related to the student’s own research interests. Taught jointly by faculty members in art, music, theatre, English, history, classics, modern languages, and philosophy.
Courses for Art Theory and Practice (ARTP) +/-
*896. Advanced Problems in Studio (1-24 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Problems in technique and expression on a tutorial basis.
*899. Studio Thesis (6-10 cr)
Prereq: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
Original work in studio, under direction.
996. Problems in Studio Art (1-24 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Problems in technique and expression. Advanced laboratory experience.
997. Colloquium (1-24 cr)
Prereq: Permission
Problems and approaches relating to the practice of art, with special attention to media.
Courses for Ceramics (CERM) +/-
*831. Ceramics I (1-6 cr)
Graduate-level various ceramic media and concepts.
*832. Ceramics II (1-6 cr)
Graduate-level various ceramic media and concepts.
834. Glaze Formulation (3 cr) Stu 6.
Prereq: Permission
Practical and theoretical information to develop, mix, fire, and troubleshoot ceramic surfaces for pottery and sculpture.
835. Kiln Design and Construction (3 cr) Stu 6.
Prereq: Permission
Knowledge and skills required to design and build a kiln for firing pottery and sculpture.
*896. Advanced Problems in Ceramics (1-6 cr, max 24) Stu.
Prereq: Permission
Problems in technique and expression.
898. Special Topics in Ceramics (3 cr, max 24) Stu.
Prereq: Permission
899. Studio Thesis in Ceramics (6-10 cr, max 10) Stu.
Prereq: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
Original work in studio.
931. Ceramics III (1-6 cr)
Prereq: CERM *831-832
Graduate-level individual work in ceramics.
932. Ceramics IV (1-6 cr)
Prereq: CERM *831-832
Graduate-level individual work in ceramics.
996. Problems in Ceramics (1-6 cr, max 24) Stu.
Prereq: Permission
Problems in technique and expression. Advanced laboratory experience.
Courses for Drawing (DRAW) +/-
*801. Drawing I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various drawing media and concepts.
*802. Drawing II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various drawing media and concepts.
901. Drawing III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in drawing, that can include the exploration of a variety of media and visual ideas.
902. Drawing IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in drawing, that can include the exploration of a variety of media and visual ideas.
Courses for Graphic Design and Illustration (GRPH) +/-
*821. Graphic Design I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various graphic design media and concepts.
*822. Graphic Design II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various graphic design media and concepts.
921. Advanced Graphic Design I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: GRPH *821-822 or permission
Advanced graduate-level work in various graphic design media and concepts.
922. Advanced Graphic Design II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: GRPH *821-822 or permission
Advanced graduate-level work in various graphic design media and concepts.
925. Book Arts (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: GRPH 825 or permission
Continued graduate work in limited edition and/or unique book arts.
Courses for New Genres (NGEN) +/-
*871. New Genres I (1-6 cr, max 6) Studio.
Graduate-level work in various new genres techniques and concepts such as video, performance, installation, sound, and software.
*872. New Genres II (1-6 cr, max 6) Studio.
Graduate-level work in various new genres techniques and concepts such as video, performance, installation, sound, and software.
971. New Genres III (1-6 cr, max 6) Studio.
Graduate-level work in various new genres techniques and concepts such as video, performance, installation, sound, and software.
972. New Genres IV (1-6 cr, max 6) Studio.
Graduate-level work in various new genres techniques and concepts such as video, performance, installation, sound, and software.
Courses for Painting (PANT) +/-
*851. Painting I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various painting media and concepts.
*852. Painting II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various painting media and concepts.
951. Painting III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: PANT *851-852 or permission
Graduate-level work in various painting media and concepts.
952. Painting IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: PANT *851-852 or permission
Graduate-level work in various painting media and concepts.
Courses for Photography (PHOT) +/-
*861. Photography I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various photographic media and concepts.
961. Photography III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: ARTP *861-862 or permission
Research in photography culminating in a portfolio selected from the semester’s work.
962. Photography IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: ARTP *861-862 or permission
Research in photography culminating in a portfolio selected from the semester’s work.
Courses for Printmaking (PRNT) +/-
*841. Printmaking I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various printmaking media and concepts.
*842. Printmaking II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various printmaking media and concepts.
941. Printmaking III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: PRNT *841-842
942. Printmaking IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: PRNT *841-842
Courses for Sculpture (SCLP) +/-
*811. Sculpture I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various sculpture media and concepts.
*812. Sculpture II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various sculpture media and concepts.
911. Sculpture III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: SCLP *811-812 or permission
Graduate-level work in various sculpture media and concepts.
912. Sculpture IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: SCLP *811-812 or permission
Graduate-level work in various sculpture media and concepts.
Courses for Watercolor (WATC) +/-
*857. Watercolor I (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various watercolor media and concepts.
*858. Watercolor II (1-6 cr, max 6)
Graduate-level work in various watercolor media and concepts.
957. Watercolor III (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: WATC *857-858
958. Watercolor IV (1-6 cr, max 6)
Prereq: WATC *857-858
Description
For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary .
Department Chair: Peter Pinnell, M.F.A.
Graduate Committee: Associate Professors Ingraham (Chair), Bolland, Fritz
The department offers graduate instruction leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (M.A.) in art history, and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in studio art. Candidates may pursue the MFA in the following areas of emphasis: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, new genres, or a combination of several of these disciplines.
Undergraduate Requirements
Candidates for the M.F.A. must have obtained the bachelors degree from an institution of recognized standing and preferably have completed undergraduate preparation substantially the equivalent of that required for the bachelor of fine arts degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Applicants for the M.A. in art history will ordinarily have a bachelor’s degree with an art history major or minor. However, we recognize that M.A. applicants may come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we are willing to tailor the program to meet the individual needs of the applicant. Those without a demonstrated background in art history may be advised to take undergraduate courses in the department prior to admission to the program or concurrent with their M.A. studies (these classes will not count toward M.A. program requirements). Regardless of an applicant’s undergraduate major, admission to the M.A. program assumes a minimum of a B average in undergraduate work.
Master of Arts in Art History Requirements
The M.A. program requires a minimum of 30 hours of advanced study, balanced between coursework designed to promote coverage of the field, cross-disciplinary explorations, and focused research. M.A. candidates must pass a minimum of 30 credit hours, pass a written comprehensive exam, and write a thesis, on which there will be an oral exam. Competency in a modern foreign language is also required. Applicants for the M.A. must apply for special permission t pursue a non-thesis option.
Master of Fine Arts Requirements
The M.F.A. candidate must: a) complete 60 credit hours of approved course work; b) present an original body of creative work, known as a “thesis exhibition,” in a gallery space on campus; c) write a brief essay on the thesis work; d) pass an oral examination. The program requires a minimum of 26 hours of work in the area(s) of emphasis and a minimum of 9 hours in regularly scheduled art history courses. An additional 9 hours may be taken in approved academic courses. Additional studio course work brings the total to the 60 credit hour minimum.
