Through the curriculum in Art, the student is guided toward the realization of a creative discipline and develops an appreciation for the various forms of art. All 300 level Art Studio courses can be repeated once for credit. It is strongly recommended that students majoring in Art who plan to attend graduate school obtain the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students complete several projects relating to these principles. Acrylic paint is the primary medium.
Emphasis is on visual communications and artistic structure.
3 hours Exploration of three-dimensional form through sculptural media, emphasis on carving and modeling and expressive language. A slide lecture survey of the art of ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece and Rome. Slide lecture survey concentrating on the significance of Christianity in the development of European art with emphasis on Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic art. Slide lecture survey of the art of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including the development of period and regional styles as well as the analysis of individual artists. Slide lecture survey of Modern art, focusing on the interrelationship of art and society, the avant-garde, individual artists' careers and recent developments in international art.