Benedetto Varchi and the Visual Arts

Benedetto Varchi on the Soul: Vernacular Aristotelianism between Reason and Faith.

Visual Arts (ART)

ART 1102 Methodologies in the History and Theory of Art (3 units) Introduction to a variety of theoretical, critical, and historical methods used in art history and art criticism. Preparation in recognizing and utilizing particular methodologies in scholarly research, professional work, and writing. Examination of primary and secondary theoretical texts from a range of historical eras to judge ...

Visual Arts (ART)

ART 1102 Methodologies in the History and Theory of Art (3 units) Introduction to a variety of theoretical, critical, and historical methods used in art history and art criticism. Preparation in recognizing and utilizing particular methodologies in scholarly research, professional work, and writing. Examination of primary and secondary theoretical texts from a range of historical eras to judge ...

Visual Arts (ART)

ART 1102 Methodologies in the History and Theory of Art (3 units) Introduction to a variety of theoretical, critical, and historical methods used in art history and art criticism. Preparation in recognizing and utilizing particular methodologies in scholarly research, professional work, and writing. Examination of primary and secondary theoretical texts from a range of historical eras to judge ...

The Visual Arts in the Civilization Classroom

Although the visual arts have long been a feature of civilization courses, instructors do not always exploit their full potential. This paper presents a checklist to help teachers identify the relevant aspects of the arts for study. Its goal is to facilitate comprehensive treatment of works of art by focusing on three areas: the aesthetic dimension, the social context, and the artist’s own expe...