This course is designed to heighten your awareness and knowledge of art. It is my sincere hope that you will develop a richer appreciation as a result. Wherever there are human beings, there is art. The oldest known art is more than 15,000 years old. Every imaginable material has been used to create art.
Art can be as big as a skyscraper or as tiny as an earring.
In this course you will investigate a representative sampling of the art of the world. This statement means that you will spend time looking at pictures of objects that are widely recognized and accepted as works of art by art professionals. Some selections may challenge your current definition of art. This challenge is to be expected. Curiosity will motivate you to search the art for information and insights.