ARTH 2720 - Renaissance to Contemporary Art History (FA)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement for all students interested in art theory. This course presents an introductory overview of the history of global art spanning from the Renaissance through Contemporary periods. Emphasizing iconography and stylistic development of artworks of varying mediums, this course will explore how art can relay historical context, cultural values, and identity. The skills learned in this introduction to visual literacy will prepare students to navigate their own contemporary worlds, which are saturated with images. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe major monuments, artists, stylistic periods, and theories from the Renaissance through Modern periods and will be able to relate them to their historical context. 2. Synthesize and evaluate information relevant to works of art and architecture from primary and/or secondary sources. 3. Apply close looking skills and principles/elements of design to be able to analyze the formal qualities of works of art and architecture and situate them in their historical and cultural settings. 4. Apply an analysis of formal principles/elements of art, visual vocabulary, and knowledge of major monuments and artists in order to adeptly approach unfamiliar art. 5. Discuss and analyze thematic topics of globalization in relation to artistic objects and cultural traditions from the Renaissance through Modern periods. 6. Formulate a position on an issue that is logically tied to information, includes opposing viewpoints, and critically identifies consequences and implications. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

• FA - Fine Arts

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