ISI - ART 100 - Introduction to Art
Course Description
Introduction to Art is an interdisciplinary consideration of the historical sequence of art styles; slides, lectures, and discussions of architecture, painting, sculpture, and other arts are seen from the viewpoints of the philosopher, the artist, and the layperson..
Many students entering this course have never set foot in a gallery or museum of art. If you are new to the world of art, please don’t be intimidated. Whether you are a season pass holder at your local fine arts museum or a newbie, a dedicated student will learn new perspectives on art and find themselves approaching works of art more insightfully.
Learner Outcomes
The primary objective of this course is to gain a better understanding of the history and the world of art. You will be asked to hone skills for critiquing and examining works of art while placing the work into a context (historical, global, etc.) for better understanding. The art world is a large one, and approaching it requires some understanding of specific terms and a general idea of the history of art. (To join in a conversation successfully, one must first have an idea of what that conversation is about.)
Required Course Materials
The Power of Art, Revised | 3rd Edition. Richard L. Lewis/Susan Ingalls Lewis ISBN-13: 9780357694374. It can be purchased or rented as a digital copy.
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a LC State transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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