{
  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ARHS",
  "name": "Art History",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1132",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ARHS 1",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Introduction to Art History",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ARTH 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Architecture, sculpture, painting, photography and design in relation to human inventiveness in providing for material and aesthetic needs. This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 3A",
        "LPC-GE: 3"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/arhs/#arhs-1"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/arhs/#arhs-1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ARHS 2",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "2",
      "title": "Art of the Ancient Americas",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ARTH 145"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Survey of visual culture within the historical context of select ancient civilizations in Mexico, Central American, and South America up to European contact.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 3A",
        "LPC-GE: 3"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/arhs/#arhs-2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ARHS 3",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "3",
      "title": "Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ARTH 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an introduction to the visual arts produced by selected people of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas from the prehistoric to contemporary periods. The topics covered in the course are representative of the art and architecture produced by groups from Africa, Oceania and the Americas emphasizing how art is representative of the cultural, religious, social, or political orientation of each region.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 3A",
        "LPC-GE: 3"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/arhs/#arhs-3"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ARHS 6",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "6",
      "title": "Museum & Gallery Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course explores museum and gallery topics including: museum and gallery careers, art writing, curatorial practices, gallery techniques, and the history of art museums. Gain hands-on practice planning and installing an exhibition for the Las Positas College Gallery.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ARHS 7",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "7",
      "title": "Modern Art History",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ARTH 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Presents an overview of the art movements, artists and issues of Modernism to Contemporary art. This includes art from the mid-nineteenth century, through the twentieth century and contemporary art. Incorporates the social, political, and aesthetic context of the time.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 3A"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ARHS 8",
      "subject": "ARHS",
      "number": "8",
      "title": "Asian Art History",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ARTH 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course surveys the arts of India, China, Korea, and Japan. The architecture, painting, sculpture, and other arts are examined within their religious and social contexts.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 3A",
        "LPC-GE: 3"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/arhs/#arhs-8"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}