ART 204 - Art History II

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

This course explores the visual arts of western civilization from painting, sculpture, architecture, crafts, and photography of the Renaissance period through the present day. The periods include but are not limited to Baroque, Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, up to present day works. Cultivates a meaningful recognition of different styles, concepts and concerns through an analysis of selected paintings, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, metal work, and other mediums. Emphasizes the thematic issues prevalent in various time periods and diverse cultural, historical, societal and political areas. Examines interpretation, concepts, theories, and comparison of styles and techniques through readings, visual presentations, lecture and discussion.
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 various civilizations
1. Discuss the role of Renaissance (to Expressionism, etc) to Contemporary, (Modern and current,etc.) works of art or other styles produced during those particular time periods
2. Identify the role of Renaissance (to Expressionism, etc) works of art in relationship to Contemporary (Modern and current, etc.) works and/or cultural or historic events
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 the Renaissance to Contemporary and Modern Art
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 Review key artistic characteristics and historical content in select artworks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