Traditional Forms of Art: Art History and Appreciation

This course is an integrated overview of historical developments in the traditional arts within Western Civilization with attention to the principles of critical appreciation and relationships to religious, socio-economic, intellectual, and cultural trends. The traditional art forms of architecture, painting, and sculpture will be given predominant study.

This course is part of a dual enrollment program with Colorado Christian University. Students taking this course will potentially follow a modified academic calendar, and will also need to register with CCU (When registering, identify the courses being taught by Imago Dei Academy, and select those)

Students willing to accommodate a more rigorous academic schedule can receive a considerable discount on package courses. Schedule a free consultation with Kepler’s Academic Advisor for more details.

Course Objectives

History of Traditional Art is designed to:

1. Interact with art in a variety of mediums.
2. Develop critical skills in analyzing works of art.
3. Interpret the functional role of art and artist in society.
4. Trace the major historical eras in relation to the arts.
5. Characterize the styles and forms of art according to eras and artists.
6. Intelligently expound on the Christian worldview of truth, beauty and goodness.
7. Come to the realization that Christians must actively participate in the shaping of culture for the sake of the Kingdom.
8. Inspire to doing all things with artistic flair.

Texts

• Strickland, Carol. The Annotated Mona Lisa. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel, 2007.
• Munson, Paul and Joshua Farris Drake.Art and Music: A Student’s Guide. Crossway, 2014.