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Class Descriptions
ART HISTORY
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ART
101-102 History and Appreciation of Art
3 credits
Explore the visual world around you! Learn about the everyday objects that make up our civilization. In Art 101, we travel from the caves of Lascaux, to the mysteries of the pyramids, the splendor of the Parthenon, the catacombs of Rome, to the grandiose Gothic cathedrals of Europe. In the sequel course, Art 102, you discover da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rapheal, and the wonders of the Renaissance. We examine the vibrant Baroque era of Vermeer and learn the difference between the Impressionists Manet and Monet. The who, what, when, where, & why of 20th century art is examined. These courses are an enjoyable overview of 30,000 years of Art History. Art 101 & 102 are excellent degree or transfer credits for Art majors and as a Humanities elective.
ART 106 History of Modern Art - 3 credits
Broaden your knowledge of Art! Modern Art, contrary to popular belief, actually begins with the Impressionists. Delve into the minds and techniques of Renoir, Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollack, and scores of modern masters who made up our art world of today. A wonderful Art or Humanities transfer credit course for those interested in understanding the complexity of abstract, surrealistic, expressionist, and cubic art, plus a variety of other art movements.
ART 211-212 History of American Art - 3 credits
An in-depth sequence of courses that examines our American heritage through art, architecture, and crafts from the 16th century to the present. Art 211 covers Native American art, the Colonial era, the architecture of the Nation's Capital and Thomas Jefferson, and the American artists up to the mid 19th century. Art 212 examines American artists such as Whistler, Winslow Homer, Eakins, those of the Ash Can School centered in New York City, the World I and II creative minds, and other artists who have helped shape our American culture. We study the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and others who have had a hand in creating our modern American cities and suburbs. Explore and learn the glories of American Art in these two courses that are excellent degree or transfer credits for Arts or Humanities requirements.
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Last reviewed:
June 15, 2007
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