Concepts in the Visual Arts

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GE-Human Culture: Arts This course for non-arts majors presents an introduction to artistic media, historical periods and movements, as well as, the roles of the artist and the viewer in its interpretation. Problems in observing artworks through an informed perspective, while appreciating the cultural value of such objects within societal norms, will be presented with the goal of engendering an interest, appreciation, and understanding of the fundamental elements of style and aesthetic development in the visual arts.