Survey of American Folk Art
ARTC-530-91 (3 credits)
Instructor: Paul D'Ambrosio
This course will explore the contribution of the untrained artist to American art and history by surveying the many styles and forms in folk art from the 17th century to the present day. The emphasis will be on folk painting and sculpture, both traditional and eccentric, covering its validity as art and its role in American life. Class time will be divided between slide lectures, examination of objects in NYSHA's premiere folk art collection, and discussion of relevant issues—theoretical and practical —related to the study of folk art. Several field trips are planned.
Elective, Fall Odd Years

Survey of American Art
ARTC-540-91 (3 credits)
Instructor: Paul D'Ambrosio
This survey course will explore American art including fine art and Native Indian art and will make extensive use of the collections at NYSHA including the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of North American Indian Art. Classes include lectures and field trips. Requirements are a class presentation, a final examination and a ten-page research paper.
Elective, Fall Even Years

Topics in Art
ARTC 550-91 (1-3 credits)
Instructor: Faculty
Students may request a course pertinent to the Program's areas of interest but not regularly offered. The course will be given only if three or more students request it, and a faculty member is able and willing to offer it.
Elective, Fall or Spring

Independent Study: Art
ARTC 551-91 (1-3 credits)
Instructor: Faculty
Students are eligible to pursue special studies for graduate credit as an Independent Study. No more than three semester hours may be elected in any one semester. Students must complete an Application for Independent Study form and have it signed by the instructor before registering for the course. Each credit hour requires at least 15 hours (of 50 minutes each) of instruction and at least 30 hours of supplementary assignments.
Elective, Fall or Spring