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• ARTH 454H: Contemporary Art and Criticism (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: An intensive writing course on the art, art theory and criticism in Europe and America from 1960 to the present. Notes: Intensive Writing Course. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: ARTH 175, 176, CRTW 201.
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• ARTH 455: Art Crime and Cultural Heritage (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This seminar explores the social and political dimensions of art crime and cultural heritage. Art theft and issues such as repatriation, the destruction and looting of monuments and artifacts, fakes and forgeries, the politics of display, collecting practices, and the function(s) of the museum will be among the topics investigated. The course will examine art crimes such as the case of Nazi forces, in their quest to manipulate and control cultural heritage, stealing the so-called Lady in Gold portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Gustav Klimt from a Jewish family in 1941. The original owner's niece, inherited this portrait of her aunt in 2006 after a series of international legal battles in one of the most famous cases of justice and redemption involving works of art plundered during WWII. Prerequisite: HMXP 102 or HXCT 301 with C- or higher or permission of instructor. Previous coursework in art history or museum studies is suggested but not required. Notes: Offered periodically. No exams. Lab fee: $25
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• ARTH 455H: Art Crime and Cultural Heritage (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This seminar explores the social and political dimensions of art crime and cultural heritage. Art theft and issues such as repatriation, the destruction and looting of monuments and artifacts, fakes and forgeries, the politics of display, collecting practices, and the function(s) of the museum will be among the topics investigated. The course will examine art crimes such as the case of Nazi forces, in their quest to manipulate and control cultural heritage, stealing the so-called Lady in Gold portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Gustav Klimt from a Jewish family in 1941. The original owner's niece, inherited this portrait of her aunt in 2006 after a series of international legal battles in one of the most famous cases of justice and redemption involving works of art plundered during WWII. Prerequisite: HMXP 102 or HXCT 301 with C- or higher or permission of instructor. Previous coursework in art history or museum studies is suggested but not required. Notes: Offered periodically. No exams. Lab fee: $25.
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• ARTH 480: Special Topics in Art History and Visual Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: Advanced discussion-based seminar on special topics and transformational studies in art history, architectural history, and/or visual culture. Repeatable for credit under different topics. Notes: Offered periodically.
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• ARTH 480H: Special Topics in Art History and Visual Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: Advanced discussion-based seminar on special topics and transformational studies in art history, architectural history, and/or visual culture. Repeatable for credit under different topics. Notes: Offered periodically.
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• ARTH 493: Directed Research in Art History and Visual Culture

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: An opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in intensive research in art history and visual culture under the guidance of a member of the art history faculty. Requires approval of Instructor and Department Chair.
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• ARTH 580: Special Topics in Art History and Visual Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: Extends individual opportunities for study of Art History beyond existing departmental curriculum limits. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Notes: Course may be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
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• ARTM 398: Principles of Arts Management (3).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: Survey of the basic principles, theories, concepts, processes and practices of arts organizations including: the history of the nonprofit arts and culture field, arts presentation and production, financial sustainability and economic impact, legal and ethical issues, and community engagement. Prerequisite: CRTW 201. Notes: Offered in fall.
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• ARTS 101: 2D Design (3:0:7).

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This course is a fundamental introduction to the elements, principles, tools and techniques of design as they apply to two-dimensional art forms. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be explored through a variety of media, processes and applications to facilitate students' understanding of visual organization as well as provide a solid foundation for subsequent art courses. Required for all Art majors. Notes: Offered in fall.
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• ARTS 101H: 2D Design

  3.00 Credits

  Winthrop University

  
  Description: This course is a fundamental introduction to the elements, principles, tools and techniques of design as they apply to two-dimensional art forms. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be explored through a variety of media, processes and applications to facilitate students' understanding of visual organization as well as provide a solid foundation for subsequent art courses. Required for all Art majors. Notes: Offered in fall.
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