DE 237 - Visual Art History I Fall

Institution:

Cornish College of the Arts

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Description:

This course introduces students to an overview of image-making and architectural construction, from early history to 1600. The focus is primarily on objects and structures made in the lands around the Mediterranean Sea and northern Europe. Students study these items in relationship to the Western art tradition. Students gain an appreciation of the aesthetic values of these cultures and an understanding of the historical, socio-political, religious, scientific, and other contexts for the creation of art and architecture. Open to all majors. Note: This course will satisfy H&S Humanities or Elective requirements for non-Art and non-Design students. Cross-listed with AR 141.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornish.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 726-5016

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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