MSM 218 - Barnes History and Methodology

Institution:

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Museum Studies

Description:

Taught at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, this course surveys the aesthetic ideas of Dr. Albert Barnes (1872-1951) and provides insight into the history of the Barnes Foundation and its ongoing development, as well as issues related to museum education and organizational structure. Students explore visual aesthetics and communication through the elements and principles of design, analyze a variety of objects in the Barnes Foundation galleries, including African art and works by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso, and explore society values in art and design to determine whether or not all works of art can be judged by a common standard of excellence.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincoln.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 365-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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