TERM: | 2017-18 Winter | |||||||||||||||||||
COURSE NUMBER: | ARTH 201 | |||||||||||||||||||
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COURSE TITLE: | The Story of Art: An Introduction to Art History II | |||||||||||||||||||
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: | Megan Bertagnolli, M.A. | |||||||||||||||||||
CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: | credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) | |||||||||||||||||||
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: | A continuation of ARTH 200, this course will carry students forward to the present time. Many people have questions about the nature of art. Why does modern art look as it does? What's so special about the Mona Lisa? Why is Picasso considered a great artist? This course will address these and other questions by tracing the story of western art from its "re-birth" in the Renaissance to the latest controversial contemporary works. | |||||||||||||||||||
REQUIRED TEXTS: | Marilyn Stockstad, Art: A Brief History 6E, with My Arts Lab | |||||||||||||||||||
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: | This
is an introductory survey course that aims to provide a rough
chronological account of the history of art from the Renaissance to the
present day. It also seeks to develop visual literacy through the
visual analysis of works and critical thinking skills through readings,
writing assignments and small group discussions. By the end of the semester, you will be able to:
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