Introductory Topics in Art History
ARTHIST 105 provides an introductory overview of topics in Art History.
Summary
Historical reviews of Shira Brisman: Brisman's course included fairly brutal readings that were still manageable for the student.
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Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
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Historical reviews of Nancy Marshall: Nancy Marshall is a passionate and solid lecturer who expects strict adherence to all assigned tasks, including small requirements like email responses. Reviewers note her clear passion for the subject matter.
NANCY R MARSHALL is recorded teaching in Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SHIRA BRISMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
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Historical instructors Shira Brisman and Nancy Marshall are praised for their passion and personable teaching styles, though Brisman's course involved manageable but brutal readings.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.00 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Shira Brisman: Brisman's course included fairly brutal readings that were still manageable for the student.
Historical reviews of Nancy Marshall: Marshall's classes require strict attention to assigned readings and completing all requested tasks, such as responding to emails and in-class questions.
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