It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance, for our consideration and application of these things. The study of the movements, groups and individuals in western art history. Within the context of RSU s mission, goals, and educational objectives, as well as the intended outcomes of the Department of Communications and Fine Arts, this course is intended to provide the space and moment for students to build and display effective communication, critical and creative thinking, multicultural exposure, a global perspective, and an appreciation of diverse views of art, knowledge, culture, and the world. Students develop an appreciation for the role of art in society and civilization. Students learn to differentiate between various artistic styles, techniques, and media, with the context of various artists, periods, and cultures.
Students reinforce their understanding and appreciation for art through real world exposure to art.
A Brief History, Concise edition, Prentice Hall-Abrams. Additional resources will either be distributed in class or held on Reserve at The Thunderbird Library on the Claremore campus. The availability of these Resources and the procedures to obtain them, will be announced in class. The general method of teaching will be through lectures, seminar style discussions, exams, and a research project. However, students will be expected to participate in regular class discussions and use of visual and audio resources will be used to supplement lectures.