ARTS 104 - Contemporary Art History

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College

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Description:

This course chronologically surveys painting, sculpture, architectural styles and the minor arts for contemporary art. Emphasis is on the historical context of art movements as well as analysis of the work of individual artists. This course will provide the basic knowledge of art with grounding in technique and vocabulary along with dealing with current issues, multicultural dimensions of art and making a connection between art history and art making. Contemporary art has a vocabulary all of its own and this course provides the introductory tools to appreciate all art forms over the last three decades. Major movements will be introduced with characteristic works including performance, painting, sculpture, printmaking, environmental, photography and computer graphics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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