Art appreciation is centered on the ability to view art throughout history, focusing on the cultures and the people, and how art developed in the specific periods. You cannot understand art without un...Art appreciation is centered on the ability to view art throughout history, focusing on the cultures and the people, and how art developed in the specific periods. You cannot understand art without understanding the culture, their use of materials and sense of beauty. Art is also conveyed by the simple act of creating art for art’s sake. Every person is born with the innate desire to create art and similar to other professions, training is essential in honing skills to produce art.
This text for ART 001 and ART 002 explores the history of art in the Western World from the Paleolithic era through Post-Modern Art. Focuses on the interrelation of art and culture, with a comparative...This text for ART 001 and ART 002 explores the history of art in the Western World from the Paleolithic era through Post-Modern Art. Focuses on the interrelation of art and culture, with a comparative study of select works of non-Western art. Students will examine the connection between art and culture, and evaluate the historic, religious, and political influences on the artistic choices of diverse men and women of art history.