Art 103: History of Modern Art
ART 103
PREREQUISITES
None TEXTBOOKS
Required: Kleiner, Gardner's Art Through the Ages (vol. 2)
Recommended: Sylvan Barnet, A Short Guide to Writing About Art Both are available at the City College of San Francisco Bookstore (new window), as well as through the publishers or online vendors.
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES
Distinguish and analyze the variety of techniques and formal visual elements of individual works of art in different media.
Define and differentiate the various styles within Modern Art.
Evaluate works of art in relation to the context and historical background in which they were created.
Summarize the concepts that define and distinguish Modern Art, and assess its influence on subsequent artistic periods.
Examine and appraise works of art for formal elements and content, and demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast stylistic elements that distinguish aesthetic and cultural trends.
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