This introductory course covers both the history of art, the appreciation of art and how to apply this knowledge, including the fundamental principles of design.
Art History & Appreciation: Creative Exploration & Application exposes students to the world of art and its history. This text helps students develop a sense of what Art is and express what it means to our culture and way of life.
Art History & Appreciation: Creative Exploration & Application focuses on the following Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize certain styles of art
2. Develop and apply an art vocabulary
3. Establish an artistic opinion
4. Practice established art techniques for personal creative development
Upon the completion of this textbook, students should be able to participate more effectively in human society with knowledge about the production, spiritual creativity and functions of art, and how it contributes to humanity in general and our American culture in particular.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Contemporary Artists Twenty-First Century
Chapter 3 The Fundamental Principles of Design
Chapter 4 Drawing
Chapter 5 Printmaking
Chapter 6 Photography
Chapter 7 Filmmaking and Digital Media
Chapter 8 Painting
Part 1: Media and Techniques
Part 2: Egyptian Through Early Renaissance
Part 3: The High Renaissance Through the Dutch Golden Age
Part 4: Southern Baroque Through Realism
Part 5: The Salons Through the Impressionists
Part 6: The Modern Era
Chapter 9 Sculpture
Part 1: Techniques
Part 2: Methods and Materials
Part 3: History of Sculpture
Chapter 10 Architecture
Part 1: Materials and Methods
Part 2: The Art of Western Architecture