FIAR 239 - Landscape Into Art

Institution:

University of Saint Joseph

Subject:

Description:

A study of the development, evolution, importance, and interpretation of the landscape as motif as a prime subject for painting from the period of Egyptian tomb painting through 21st century environmental art pieces. The non-western art of China, Japan, India, Africa, etc. are considered. A portion of the class is devoted to the study of landscape architecture and its application to environmental study and other topics. Five different approaches are investigated: landscape as descriptive element, as decorative background, as a structural aid to composition, as a central theme, and as expression of mood. Field trips.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.usj.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 232-4571

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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