6 credits
This course surveys the history of Western art from ancient Greece and Rome to the 21st century. From ancient painting and sculpture to modern photography and conceptual art, it explains how art communicates ideas and values that have shaped Western civilization and how art has developed in relation to changes in historical context, including politics, religion, science, economics, and society. Students will learn about major artistic movements, common techniques of Western art, and methods for interpreting visual culture both visually and historically. No previous knowledge of art history is assumed.
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“This course was a great introduction to art history and covered a wide range of topics and skills. The way the assignments and tutorials are structured also helped deepen understanding”
“love art history 🙂 interesting! absorbing content!!”
“As a student who never had prior art history knowledge (at an academic level), I found this course extremely entertaining and engaging, I have learnt so much about historical figures and artists that it piqued my interest outside of academic times, now when I go outside and see art pieces I think more critically and analyse the historical contexts that I have been taught in class and tutorials!”
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