Intro to Art (ARTH 100) provides an introduction to the history of art through selected topics. Artistic traditions from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa are typically included. Among the themes addressed in the course are the role of the artist in society, the exchange of artistic ideas between cultures and across geographies, the relationship between art and religion, the history and meaning of iconoclasm, and the impact of technology on art as well as the influence of art on technology. No previous study of art or art history is required for this course. 

Classical Mythology (CAMS 45) introduces students to the myths of ancient Greece and Rome as they are represented in the canonical works of Greek and Latin literature and art. Students become conversant in classical mythology by studying the stories of gods and goddesses and heroes and heroines. The course discusses the meaning and function of myths in their historical, religious, and literary contexts. It may also approach the interpretation of myth from different disciplinary perspectives (comparative mythology, critical theory, cultural anthropology, gender theory, history, philosophy, psychology, religion, or rhetoric). In addition, CAMS 45 gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of myth to the flourishing legacy of classical mythology in the literature, art, and culture of subsequent ages.