ART 203 - Art History I

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General

This survey course is designed to explore the visual arts from painting, sculpture, architecture and crafts starting with prehistoric times through the Gothic Period. The time periods include but are not limited to the Stone Age, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, South East Asia, China, Japan, Ancient Rome, Early African, Islamic Art and Gothic Art. Through lecture and class discussion, students will develop an understanding of cultural and societal values, historical time periods, artistic themes and stylistic traits relating to iconic works of art and in context with the time period in which the art was created.
Competencies

Recognize artistic characteristics in relation to historical and cultural contexts.
1. Identify formal artistic elements and design principles
2. Label art elements
3. Define art themes and Iconography
Differentiate among a variety of historical and cultural contexts in terms of characteristics and purposes of works of art
1. Describe iconic works of art in the canon of art history
2. Categorize iconic works of art in the canon of art history
3. Identify iconic works by name, artist, stylistic traits and date
Interpret the short and long-term emphasis of art works from ancient civilizations
1. Discuss the role of prehistoric to Gothic works of art produced during that time period
2. Identify the role of prehistoric to Gothic art works in relationship to current time periods
Analyze the function, formal elements and meaning of art objects in relation to ethnic groups and/or cultural or historic events
1. Recognize artistic time periods in regard to formal artistic elements, design principles and art elements
2. Interpret artistic themes
3. Examine artistic roles
4. Identify Iconography
Assess the meaning, function or purpose of the artwork from prehistoric to Gothic time periods
1. Review key artistic characteristics and historical content in select artworks
2. Evaluate art elements and design principles of selected artworks
3. Determine artistic value in relation to cultural, historical or societal influences in selected works of art.
Produce written research relying on credible sources
1. Compose a research paper with academic paper elements.
2. Communicate an understanding of artwork as a reflection of cultural, historical,political and societal factors
3. Apply methods of interpreting artwork in context with cultural, historical, political and societal factors