HART 100 - Introduction to Western Art

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Description:

This course is a condensed and comprehensive introduction to the history of Western art from prehistorical times to the 21st century. The basic purpose of the course is three-fold: to examine a selection of the most significant monuments of creative endeavor which constitute the canon of Western art; to contextualize succinctly, with historical references and coetaneous examples in other media (especially literature), those monuments; and, finally, to engage students in the ongoing discourse which determines and revises the canon and the ways in which we see and interpret works of art. 3 credits Prerequisites: None Type: lecture/seminar(3hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment: all college required

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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