PERIOD STYLES AND CULTURE

Catalog description

Prerequisite: CWP 102. A survey of style from early civilization to the present day. Students identify and describe characteristics of architecture and fashion from a variety of viewpoints. From Ancient Egypt through the 20th century visual information is evaluated based on historical roots and evolution. The course provides the vocabulary and identification of period style necessary to examine and evaluate the translation of a period style to the stage or screen. Offered every third semester.