Course Description
This course surveys art from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on the forms and the aesthetic value of art objects as well as the cultural and historical conditions that shape art. Students are provided a basis for analyzing and appreciating contemporary art forms, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography. Students will complete writing assignments appropriate for the course and subject. Note: Because colleges divide historical periods differently, completing the entire Survey of Art sequence at one college is strongly recommended. Students cannot earn general education humanities credit for both ARTS 1623 and ARTS 1633. IAI: F2 902.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish art historical periods from 1800 to the present.
- Analyze works of art using the elements of art and principles of design.
- Recognize that the interpretive nature of art is influenced by individual perspectives.
- Accurately identify works of art and architecture from 1877 to the present.
- Understand changes in media and technology as it impacts the art world.
Topical Outline
1. 18th and early 19th Century art in Europe and North America
2. Mid to Late 19th Century art in Europe and North America
3. Modern Art in Europe and the Americas 1900-1950
4. International Art since 1950