
An introduction to the history of art, emphasizing visual literacy in an historical context. Major works of art and architecture, drawn from a wide range of world cultures and periods from ancient times to the present, will be explored.
Students will learn to analyze works of art critically from both an historical and an interpretative point of view; in addition, they will gain an understanding of the importance of cultural diversity through exposure to the arts of many different times and places.
Students will have extensive practice in articulating aesthetic judgments effectively in spoken and written form.
Students will learn how to draw upon the cultural riches of New York City to enhance their learning within and outside the classroom.
Identify unique characteristics of several artistic traditions, and recognize and analyze the differences among the major periods, artists, genres, and theories of art.
Use terms of art historical analysis correctly and be able to apply them to unfamiliar works.
- Subject:
- Art History
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Homework/Assignment
- Lecture
- Lecture Notes
- Lesson
- Reading
- Tutorial
- Provider:
- CUNY
- Provider Set:
- Brooklyn College
- Author:
- Amy Wolfe
- Anna Carroll
- Date Added:
- 03/10/2021