ART 101 History of the Fine Arts
This course serves as a basic introduction to major works of the fine arts examined for their value in communicating ideas of different cultures throughout the history of civilization. Learning includes the history and development of the fine arts in the western world from ancient Greek beginnings to today. Learners will traverse paths of critical and creative inquiry while defining movements and periods. Interactive and interdisciplinary approaches will encourage learners to implement critical analysis through creative principles and frameworks of understanding. Information and illumination will cause learners to curate connections to their own experiences. Each section will be dedicated to one of the mediums of the Fine Arts (such as visual art, music, or theater). Please see the section notes to determine which section will address which specific medium.
Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring