Introduces philosophy and theory relevant to the study of art history and visual cultures with a focus on a particular body of theoretical work and an organization in terms of key questions and concepts.

INTERDISCIPLINARY CRITIQUE IN THE VISUAL ARTS

ART 608

Group critique for advanced students working in the various disciplines of the visual arts.

INTRODUCTION TO ART

ART 100

Seek answers to the fundamental question "What is art?" from multiple perspectives such as historical, theoretical, critical, conceptual, formal, and experiential. Develop visual literacy, sophisticated observational skills and a formal language to assist in the interpretation of objects and experiences in the context of art. Through both theory and practice, develop an understanding of the ways artists arrive at the ideas that inform their creative processes. Includes a survey of developments in art media and looks broadly at art movements, trends and styles throughout history and in varied world cultures.

CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN ART

ART 208

Examination of current artists' motivations, intentions, and processes and their relationship to general developments in contemporary art.