This course covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the present. It explores the cultural, geophysical, and personal influences on art styles. The development of the art of western culture during the Renaissance Period is presented. Emphasis is on the development of Renaissance art in Northern and Southern Europe. The development of the art of western culture from the late 19th century through today is presented.
Emphasis is on the development of modern art in Europe and America.
Problems in Contemporary Art Area artists, critics, and art educators speak with students about the work exhibited in the gallery and discuss current art styles and movements. They also discuss specific aspects of being artists in contemporary society. This course may be repeated for credit. The use of line, color, illusion of space or mass, texture, value, shape and size in composition is considered. The use of mass, space, movement, and texture, line plane, volume, color, and scale is considered.