History of Western Art

Catalog description

This course introduces works of art as the embodiment of cultural, social, and political values from ancient civilizations of the West to the present. Historical periods, artists, creative practices, and philosophies will be addressed through studying the artistic media of sculpture, architecture, painting, craft and design. This class fulfills the writing-enriched requirement for the Department of Art, Design and Music. Lab fee applies. Prerequisite: None. (Offered every fall term.)