ART 351 - 19th Century European Art & Architecture

Institution:

Rockford University

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Description:

This course explores selected aspects of the visual arts in Europe from the late-18th through the late-19th centuries. The primary focus will be upon understanding painting in relation to the social, political, and cultural context in France and England, but key developments in other countries and media will also be covered. The goal of this course is to explore key themes and critical issues that informed the most advanced art of the period. Such topics include: political and industrial revolutions, the birth of the avant-garde, modernism and modernity, the emergence of capitalism, urbanization, the rise of the bourgeoisie, the changing role of the art in society and in relation to patrons, the demise of traditional art institutions and practices, the rise of landscape painting and the female nude, and gender issues throughout the period. PRQ: Junior standing, ART 245 and 246, or consent of instructor. Scheduled: Every two years. Meets: ANO.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rockford.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 226-4186

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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