ART 1010 - History of Western Art I-Prehistoric to Gothic Period

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: none Students survey the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Western culture from the Paleolithic Period of pre-history to the late Gothic Period of the 14th century. The focus of the study will be a historical chronology looking specifically at the formation and progression of social, cultural, and historical events that shaped the development of human aesthetic and sense of taste in the arts. The class observes how artistic styles over time, and through a cross-cultural analysis, compare the stylistic characteristics of each. Material in the classroom is presented through slides, videos, and lectures. There is a great deal of required reading and at least one field trip to an area museum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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