ART 301 - Art History and Appreciation 1

Delivery Options Class

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Examine the history of art from Prehistoric times through the Early Christian period, including sculpture, painting and architecture. Discover significant historical and cultural influences on the development of art in western civilization. Topics include; Prehistoric cave art, Venus figurines, Mesopotamian temples, Egyptian pyramids and tombs, Minoan palaces and frescoes, historical culture behind the Iliad and the Trojan war, Classical Athens, Roman buildings, the destruction of the city of Pompeii and the early Christian catacombs.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

Identify major works of art from prehistory to the early Christian period
Assess the rich artistic and historical heritage of the ancient world through art
Apply vocabulary to explore art objects and elements of style
Describe art in terms of its historical, religious, and iconographic context

Notes

Art History and Appreciation courses do not have to be taken in sequence.

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Certificate in Visual Design : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Optional Art Theory and Practice Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Optional Courses

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ART 301 - 017

Mar 12, 2026

Class

Available

Class

6:00PM to 9:00PM

Mar 12, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026

Schedule and Location

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20.0

Main Campus

Class

Flat Fee non-credit

$359.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

No Textbook Required

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Receive a discount of 5% per course by registering at the same time for three or more courses within the Visual Design Certificate. To receive the discount, you must register by calling 403-220-2866.