Basic Concepts of Art History
The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the basics of history of art, to examine major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present and from a variety of cultures, to learn to look and analyze works of art within their historical context, and to articulate what they see or experience in a meaningful way. The course content also generally covers the various art forms, such as painting and drawing, architecture, sculpture, and other media (printmaking, photography, ceramics, etc.).
Students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of art. Sources of study include selective readings, presentations and discussion. The class learns to look at objects of art and, through an informed perspective. The most important purpose of this course is for the student to further enhance an interest, appreciation, and understanding of the fundamental elements of style and aesthetic development in the visual arts. A number of field trip are scheduled during the course to explore fine art collections; during the course different activities will be organized in the museums to allow the students to comprehend and familiarize with the artworks.
On completion of the course, students should have the knowledge of fine art theory, its history and genres; exploration of the museums’ collection. They should improve their knowledge of cross cultural relations reflected in fine art. Part of the course – their experience of a unique opportunity of museums and collection establishment. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to identify what art is and why it exists, identify the meaning of art vocabulary used in each unit of the text, identify the basic elements of art; recognize the basic principles of design, describe the different media and techniques with which the artist has to work; recognize specific works of art, the media used to produce them, and identify the artist of each work; analyze the social and political influences on art production, define major art movements and/or styles and identify artists associated with them.
Автор программы
Нефедова Ольга Вадимовна