This course offers a survey of art and architecture from the Early Renaissance period to the present, in which European and American works will be examined within their historical, cultural and social contexts. The concept of the artist reappears in western culture during the Early Renaissance. However, from that point on the role of the artist, the viewer, the patron, and of art itself each undergo a series of redefinitions that shape the appearance and content of works. Through presentation of individual works in context in lectures, and participation in weekly discussion sections, students will develop skills in visual analysis of art and architecture and in reading and critical analysis of art-historical literature. Requirements: one midterm, one paper, final exam, mandatory attendance and participation in discussion sections, readings for lectures and sections. Textbooks: (required): H.W. Janson, History of Art: The Western Tradition, 7th ed., vol. 2 (ISBN #013-193472-4 (after 1/1/07 ISBN # 98013934726) and a course pack. In addition, Henry M. Sayre, Writing About Art, 5th ed. ISBN # 013-194560-2 is recommended. Estimated cost: $100 or more, but less than $150.