Art Through the Ages

Beauty is everywhere. It is in the swaying trees and the crashing waves; it is in the car your parents drive and the design of the remote controller in your hands. In this course we will look at the aesthetics of the world. Diving into the ancient, medieval, and modern eras, we will look at styles and masters who were influenced by the culture of the day and in return influenced the world around them. Through mimicking the art of the masters, we will practice our own skills to develop and learn the seven elements of design. As we learn and grow as artists, we will discover the literary overlap and the biblical influence on art through the ages.

Course Objectives###

• Discover the importance of art through the ages and how it affects cultures.
• Develop skills in observing and analyzing art.
• Introduce students to master artists and famous works.
• Encourage connections to the ancient, medieval, and modern eras through historical and literary references.
• Practice using the seven elements of design in creating art through imitation.

Texts###

• Short Lessons in Art History: Artists and Their Work, Phyllis Clausen Barker ISBN:9780825142451
• Additional texts provided by the teacher as PDFs.
• Supplies for art projects included on syllabus.