ART-1020 - History of Western Art (3)

Students survey the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in western cultures from the Thirteenth Century to the present. The focus of the study is a historical chronology looking specifically at the progressive development of aesthetic and the artistic tastes in the cultures of western civilizations. The class explores the influences and inspiration that cultural and historical events have on the art of each culture, studying them individually as well as from a cross-cultural comparison. Material in the classroom is presented through slides, videos, lectures, and text.

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