Community College of Rhode Island

Art History

ARTS 1510 - 1520 - 1530

We marvel at the ability of artists to create works of art that stir us to the core; art that stirs our hearts to empathize for others, art that holds our breath for its astounding beauty, art that provokes our intellect and changes our thinking. Coming to understand the history of art is an essential component in understanding our world and ourselves.

an Egyptian wall painting ARTS 1510 Ancient to Medieval  Art History

a painting by Matisse, "Lux, Calme et Volupte" ARTS 1520 Renaissance to Modern Art History

a photograph of a group of three African women ARTS 1530 Topics in Art History: Non Western Topics

Jasper Johns, Summer, 1985 ARTS 2550 Art History: Modern through Contemporary
This course is a survey of visual art, architecture, and new media expressions in the twentieth century, with a concentration on 1945 through today. Emphasis is placed on the working artist and how the making of art and design contributes to politics, economy and culture. Major movements in Modernism, Post-Modernism and Contemporary as a new and evolving history will be addressed with a focus on American and European art. Trends in Asia, South America and Africa will also be examined.Students investigate topics through lecture, reading, writing, presentation, gallery visits, and discussion. (Prerequisite: ARTS 1520)
Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 1 hour

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Last Updated: 7/7/11