Description : Introduction to the history of art forms and their interrelation with social and cultural environments, as well as historical developments.
Outline : The following periods of art history are examined:
• The origins of modern European art.
• Late medieval art.
• Renaissance.
• Mannerism.
• Baroque.
• Rococo.
• Neoclassicism
By the end of this course the students should be able to:
• Understand the status of art in the history of western culture.
• Appreciate the multiplicity and complexity of art forms.
• Identify the main concepts in art history.
• Be familiar with the various creative processes involved in art.
• Analyze, situate historically and interpret works of art.
• Creatively apply information and experiences they have had through contact with works of art in teaching activities.