ART 101Art Appreciation

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Prerequisite: None. Study of art history from the late 19th century through the present. Consists of formal lectures, films, slides, gallery and studio visits, assigned readings, as well as hands-on experiences with art materials. Includes the evolution of art by focusing on the major art movements of the past 100 years. Encourages appreciation of visual art through the study of content, design, technique, and criticism of art. Students learn how art changed during this period and how it reflects the dynamics of 20th-century civilization.