AI 397 - Exploring American Landscape

Institution:

DePaul University

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This course will look at the American landscape, a popular subject matter among painters in all media and study works by such noted artists as Albert Bierstadt, Frederick Church, Joseph Stella, Andrew Wyeth, Grant Wood, Georgia O'Keefe and William Beckman. The art history component of the course will be coupled with an opportunity for students to create three landscape paintings using the media of acrylic paints. An introduction to the basic techniques of acrylic painting and color mixing will be included as part of the class. Students will explore the interpretation of both the rural and urban landscape and produce a portfolio of no less than three paintings during the class. A field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago is required. No previous painting experience is required. Competences: A-1-A, A-2-A, A-1-D, A-5. Faculty: Phyllis Kozlowski

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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