Introduction to Western Art History: Proto-Renaissance to Contemporary Art
- Author:
- Individual Authors
- Subject:
- Arts
- Institution Name:
- The Saylor Foundation
- Collection:
- Saylor Foundation
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Abstract:
In this course, we will study important movements and some influential artists in Western art history. It begins with the Proto-Renaissance in Italy in the 13th century and continues through to the late 20th century, providing a framework for considering how and why certain artistic movements emerged in certain places at certain times. Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to: identify the major styles of works of art in the West from the Italian proto-Renaissance through contemporary art; explain how political, social, and religious ideas inform art styles and images; explain prevalent artistic and architectural techniques developed through the period covered; eiscuss formal aspects of works of art in terminology basic to the field; recognize important artworks and describe them in terms of their form, content, and general history of their creation. (Art HIstory 111)
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Assessments, Audio Lectures, Homework and Assignments, Readings, Syllabi, Video Lectures, Other
- Media Format:
- Audio, Graphics/Photos, Other, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video
- Conditions of Use:
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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0
You are welcome to share, remix, and adapt this course under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License; however, many linked materials within this course are copyright of their respective authors/owners and may not be openly-licensed. Please respect the copyright and terms of use associated with each resource. - Copyright Holder:
- The Saylor Foundation
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