ART 219 - Big Four Art Tour

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Art

Description:

Tours and lectures will be provided at each museum to look at art from a variety of views, collections, themes, history and medium of creation. Students will be introduced to how collections of art are formed and will learn about the four museums in Philadelphia. Students will be introduced to the works around the Impressionist period and compare how they are viewed in each museum. Students will experiment working with graphite, charcoal, watercolor and acrylics/gouache, and will become familiar with a variety of techniques for drawing and painting outdoors. Students will learn the basic elements of color mixing, composition, and spatial relationships, as well as how to investigate and analyze the effects of light and atmosphere in the landscape. No previous fine arts experience is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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