ART131 — Art and Culture: Late Gothic through Modern Periods [SUN# ART 1102]
3 , 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods A survey of the development of art and architecture in western civilization from late Gothic through Modern periods. Includes recognition and interpretation of period and style characteristics, function and purposes of art, influences on art production, issues in production and content, historical terminology, and critical methodologies. Describe and decode functions and purposes of works of art in their historical context. Discuss and analyze religious, social, political, and economic influences on art production. Identify and discuss contextual issues surrounding art production and art images. Define and use correct art historical terminology describing form and content. Identify and utilize methodologies of art historical analysis. Outline: Recognition and Interpretation of Period and Style Characteristics Covering the Following Centuries 14 th Century 15 th Century 16 th Century 17 th Century 18 th Century 19 th Century 20 th Century Functions and Purposes of Art Within Their Historical Context Attribution Patronage Communication of information Spiritual/religious Social/political Personal/cultural Influences on Art Production Economic developments Religion’s place in society Development of nationalism Industrial, American, French, Russian Globalization Effects of war Issues in Production and Content Restoration and maintenance Patronage and the art market Ethnocentrism, primitivism, colonialism, nationalism Gender/sexuality The Avant-g
Prerequisites: WRT101, WRT101S