ART 118 — History of Women in Visual Arts
This course provides an introduction to the role of women in the visual arts as subjects, patrons, and artists. The course examines global case studies of female involvement in the visual arts from the medieval period through the present. Particular attention is paid to issues of female agency, historical gender roles, and female artists and patrons who shaped the discipline of Art History. This course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or have completed WS 118 or WGS 118 .