ART 114 - The History of Art and the Human Figure

Institution:

Broome Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

A chronological survey of the representation of the human body in the production of art from antiquity to the present. Emphasis is on the belief systems of specific cultures, and how those beliefs influence self-perception, and self-expression. Students will study basic human anatomy looking closely at the rise of anatomical science and its influence upon Renaissance and Baroque art. The current use and misuse of the human body in media is also explored. Format involves slide lecture, readings, and class discussion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Phone Number:

(607) 778-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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