PT 120 - Painting from Perception and Imagination

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

This course explores historical and contemporary approaches to traditional genres of painting. Exercises and assignments reinforce and expand upon the principles investigated in PT100. Emphasis is placed on formal issues, color use and facility with the material. Students will work from direct observation, memory and imagination. Art historical topics including the manipulation of 2D space, abstraction and representation, "the narrative", and the development of content through the use of signs and symbols will be discussed. Elective: 3 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. Pre-requisites: PT100, or any 2D studio elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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