What is the difference between Art Appreciation and Art History?
Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 is an entry-level class for a liberal arts elective. It is a brief historical overview of the visual arts including media, methods and design elements and principles. Art Appreciation is a core requirement in most universities. Art History I ARTS 1303 and Art History II ARTS 1304 comprise a chronological review of artistic styles by artists, cultures, countries, and/or time periods. Art History I covers prehistoric art to the Renaissance. Art History II covers the Renaissance through the twentieth century. Art History II may be taken before Art History I.