Art Appreciation

What makes an artwork a masterpiece? Why do artists create art? What is the difference between Rococo and Art Nouveau? In this course, students will discover the answers to these questions and more. Students examine the elements of art and principles of design and explore how artists have used these elements and principles in the creation of art for centuries.

Major Concepts

Elements of Art & Principles of Design
Ancient Art
Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art
Medieval Art
The Renaissance to Rococo
Pre-modern Art
Modern Art
Modernism and Post-modernism

Course Syllabus