Subject: Elective, Fine Art

Art History

Course Type: Standard High School

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Credits: 1.0

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Course Description

This art history course begins with Prehistoric Art and continues up through African art in the 1700s. It covers the influential art of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Japanese, and Native-Americans. This course seeks to develop skills in perception, comprehension, and appreciation when dealing with a variety of visual art forms. Most importantly, the course fosters an understanding of how art has influenced cultures and societies as a whole.

Textbook: Art History (Boundless)

Course Objectives

Explore the processes that can be used to discuss and analyze works of art

Understand the intellectual, aesthetic, utilitarian, and communication purposes of art

Analyze the perspectives behind the meaning of art

Examine how art has influenced cultures and societies throughout history

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Course Contents

Module TitleModule Topic(s)
Thinking and Talking About Art
Prehistoric Art
Art of the Ancient Near East
Ancient Egyptian Art
Art of the Aegean Civilizations
Ancient Greece
The Etruscans
The Romans
The Byzantines
Islamic Art
Art of South and Southeast Asia Before 1200
Chinese and Korean Art Before 1279
Japan Before 1333
Native-American Art Before 1300
Africa Before 1800

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At Excel High School, we are proud to be regionally accredited by Cognia, along with additional accreditations from NCA, SACS, NWAC, and the Middle States Association. Our programs meet the same rigorous standards as public schools, giving you the confidence of earning a well-respected diploma.

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