The course will question the theoretical basis of contemporary art and examine current issues of our post-modern artistic period. To these ends, the course will also include the art of Native Americans and art that demonstrates America's cultural diversity. 3 credits An introduction to the accomplishments of women artists throughout history, contributions that are often overlooked in mainstream art history books. The course will survey the entire history of art and will cover female artists who have made a unique, significant contribution to the visual arts. Studio course exploring the preparation of a variety of plates from which visual compositions are hand-printed in multiple editions.
Students work with a creative process in designing.
They also focus on artists or historic contributions of these art prints. A build-up of a surface, having textural interest, is inked. Students work with a variety of printing media in producing images which express their ideas. Artists of linoleum and woodcut relief print forms are studied. Techniques, formal elements and principles, and cultural influences in the medium are combined to form a foundation for the expression of ideas.