FA 101 - Art of the Western World

Institution:

Charter Oak State College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines works of art that have defined the Western visual tradition from ancient Greece to the present day. The course helps students appreciate the formal qualities, iconography and historical importance of these extraordinary monuments. By studying these works in their original contexts, the course will show how they closely reflect the prevailing attitudes of the society in which they were created, as well as the goals of the artists and patrons responsible for their creation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.charteroak.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 515-3800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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