Art History
10 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ARTH 200 ART APPRECIATION
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 100
Examines works of art through the study of terminology, themes, design principles, media and techniques, and provides a general introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures through the use of various art historical methodologies.
ARTH 202 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PRACTICES
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ARTH C1100 or ARTH C1200 or ARTH 205 or ARTH 207 or ARTH 208 or ARTH 210 or ARTH 211
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the history, functions, and professional practices of art museums. Includes development of an art historical exhibition and accompanying texts. Introduces curatorial and art critical writing, including writing art reviews for publication.
ARTH 205 SURVEY OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- C-ID ARTH 150
Presents an overview of the art movements, artists and issues of Modernism to Contemporary art. This includes art from the mid-nineteenth century, through the twentieth century and contemporary art. Incorporates the social, political, and aesthetic context of the time.
ARTH 207 LATIN AMERICAN ART HISTORY I: ANCIENT
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 145
Surveys the arts, architecture, and archaeology of ancient Mesoamerica and South America from 1200 BCE to the conquest/16th century.
ARTH 208 SURVEY OF MEXICAN ART HISTORY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Surveys the arts, architecture, and visual culture of Mexico from the colonial period/16th century to the present.
ARTH 210 SURVEY OF ASIAN ART HISTORY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
Provides an overview of Asian art and architecture. Includes cultural and historical background of artistic traditions of India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from prehistoric to modern times.
ARTH 211 SURVEY OF AFRICAN ART HISTORY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Provides an overview of the arts and architecture of Africa. Examines social and historical contexts of artistic production.
ARTH 295 ART GALLERY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 5 to 6 hours per week: (2.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/3.00 - 4.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explores theoretical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of exhibiting works of art. Provides actual experience in operating an art gallery. Students will work with exhibiting artists, learn about contemporary issues in art, and the relationship between gallery, artist, and viewing public. Students assist in design, publicity, installation, and management of the Cuesta College Art Gallery.
ARTH C1100 SURVEY OF ART FROM PREHISTORY TO THE MEDIEVAL ERA
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- 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.
ARTH C1200 SURVEY OF ART FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- 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.