Art History
3 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARTH 20 History of Asian Art
- Units
- 3
- C-ID
- ARTH 130
This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from pre-history to modern times: Japan, Korea, China, India, and Pakistan, Central Asia: Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bali. Students will apply critical evaluation and comparative analysis of secular, religious, kingdoms, dynasties, empires, and governmental trends to assess and appreciate how historical trends have influenced and shaped the culture, architecture, and arts in Asia today. (C-ID: ARTH 130).
ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
- Units
- 3
Description Part 1: 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. Description Part 2: 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. Part 2 C-ID (ARTH 110). CCN Replacement for Gavilan's ART 1A Course.
ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
- Units
- 3
Description Part 1: 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. Description Part 2: 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. Part 2 C-ID (ARTH 120)CCN Replacement for Gavilan's ART 1B Course.