CORE 105 - The Artistic Impluse

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

CORE CURRICULUM

Description:

This course examines a variety of masterworks and artists fromthe western traditions of art, dance, music, and theater. Thecourse situates art and artists in historical perspective, emphasizesClassicism, Romanticism, Modernism and relates them tocontemporary modes of expression. Works of art will be presentedin context, so the impact of historical circumstance and culturalexpectation on the creative artist will be apparent. Students willrespond through oral and written analysis to masterworks studiedin class and to works experienced at outside performances. Whileall sections of the course will include historic masterworks from thefields of art, theater, dance, and music, specific content of individualsections will reflect the interests and expertise of the professor.Throughout the semester, we also examine the work and ideas westudy in order to explore the role, meaning and implications ofquestions that have shaped the human experience: Who am I? Whatcan I know? How should I act?

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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