Art objects discussed span the period from prehistoric to contemporary expressions of today. Sp A survey of non-western art objects. Emphasis is placed on the art of Africa, India and China from a historical perspective. Sp An introduction to sculpture fundamentals. Direct carving in wood and plaster casting, and welding procedures are explored.
Course includes weekly critiques and discussions.
Traditional and contemporary employment of painting processes is explored. Course includes weekly critiques and discussions. Glaze formulation is used and explored. Weekly critiques and discussions included. Art materials and the appropriateness for various levels of child development through theory and observation are discussed.