Academic Overview and Policies

Admissions requirements Open to college first years, sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA (lower GPAs will be considered on a case by case basis). Evidence of academic ability is required in the form of your most recent transcript.

Attendance at all lectures and site visits is mandatory.

Grades No AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Transcripts One official copy will be sent to the student’s home institution on completion of the program.

Course Description

AHST 310 (3)
European Art, Culture and Society

This course is a contextual introduction to European art, architecture and cultural history. A survey of European art over the last two centuries, it focuses upon art in Europe over the last two centuries, beginning with the art of Antiquity, onto the Medieval World, the Renaissance, Enlightenment, Impressionism, Modernism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada & Surrealism. By the end of this course students will be able to recognise and critically discuss art movements and styles. The course visits multiple art galleries and museums to enable students to develop their knowledge of art via experiential learning.