VA 2500 - Art History I: 19th Century Art

Credits: 4

This class begins with the history of Modern Art in 1750 in the context of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. It covers the major movements in European Art including Neo Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. Artistic developments are presented within their historical and social contexts. We will study the changing role of art in by considering the impact that dramatic political upheavals and the Industrial Revolution had on the idea and production of art.

Prerequisites
ECI

When Offered:
Once every year. Satisfies Liberal Education Curriculum requirement.