Art History
6 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARTH 7 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 140
Survey of visual and material culture within the historical context of selected civilizations of the South Pacific islands, sub-Saharan Africa, and indigenous North America from ancient to modern times.
ARTH 9 Art of the Ancient Americas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 145
Survey of visual and material culture within the historical context of selected ancient American civilizations in Mexico, Central America, and South America up to European contact.
ARTH 11 Survey of Asian Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
Survey of the art, architecture, religion, and history of India, South and Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from prehistory to modern times. Art styles and characteristics unique to each culture and their function within the ideology of that society are considered. Problems involved in viewing Asian art outside of its original cultural context are discussed at length.
ARTH 19 Contemporary Art: 1945-Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course focuses on the major artistic developments in the United States and Europe from the end of World War II to the present. Tracing the shift away from traditional painting and sculpture to new mediums including performance, video, installation and photography, this course examines these art practices in the context of historical events and cultural phenomena including the Cold War and Vietnam Wars, the expansion of mass media and consumerism, the emergence of social liberation movements (including Civil Rights, Feminist, and Chicano), and the globalization of the world economies and art networks.
ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 110
This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. Analysis of how symbolism and artistic style reflect the daily life, philosophy, religion, values, and concerns of each culture and historical period. Note: ARTH C1100 replaced ARTH-3 beginning with the fall 2026 term.
ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 120
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. Analysis of how symbolism, visual concepts, and artistic style reflect the philosophy, religion, values, and concerns of each culture and historical period. Note: ARTH C1200 replaced ARTH-5 beginning with the fall 2026 term.