300 Aesthetics 3F Philosophical nature of art from prehistory to the present. Topics considered are the basis for defining beauty, artistic style, and the role of the artist in society. A survey of such terms and trends as iconography, classicism and symbolism are conducted through slides, lectures, and research. Offered on demand. The basic craft of constructing and priming canvas, use of medium and oil pigments, and development of the evolutionary process of completing compositions.
Personal direction is given each student.
Offered on demand. A travel course in Greece and Italy focusing primarily on Athens, Rome, and Florence. Daily excursions are made to museums and architectural sites, including palaces, temples, churches, and ancient ruins. Emphasis is placed on Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures and the Italian Renaissance period. The student is encouraged to experiment with contemporary construction methods as well as further application of traditional processes.