ART 270 - Introduction to Western Art KCC AA/DH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: ART 0or HIST . ART 270 focuses on major developments in Western art from prehistory to present. Upon successful completion of ART 270, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding that art is a visible manifestation of cultural values, mirror of "reality" of its time period. Show a knowledge of major historical and cultural trends of Western art, including knowledge of various materials, techniques, and art forms. Demonstrate an understanding of the present by comparing and contrasting it with the past. Analyze style both descriptively and comparatively. Demonstrate a knowledge of the diffusion of trends and styles from one country to another over space and time. Incorporate writing as a tool for analyzing art forms.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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