"The more I think of it, I find this conclusion more impressed upon me, --that the greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to see something, and tell what it saw in a plain way. Hundreds of people can talk for one who can think, but thousands can think for one who can see. To see clearly is poetry, prophecy, and religion, -- all in one." J. Ruskin, Modern Painters

Course Description. This course is designed to introduce students to aims, methods, and issues in the discipline of art history. Readings, projects, and in-class discussions will focus on the many ways to look at art objects, as well as how to think and read critically about art and architecture. This course is not a chronological overview of Western art history, nor is it a lecture course, but rather one dependent on individual engagement and in-class participation. Integral use is made of the Allen Memorial Art Museum.

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