VIS 4182A - Criticism in the Visual Arts

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Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits Through readings by artists and art theorists, students will be exposed in this seminar course to various modes of critical analysis from the time of the ancient Greeks to the most current trends today. Among the various theories to be discussed are: Neo-Platonism, symbolism, formalism, psy chobiography, feminism, and semiotics. Students will also be introduced to the practice of art criticism and will be expected to hold and support opinions as a means of building a foundation for their own thinking about art. Gallery and museum visits become the springboard of discussion and critical writing. Prerequisites: VIS 1001C, 1002C. Offered: Fall.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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