Western Art II

This course examines the history of art as it appeared in different periods and cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the present day, specifically the architecture, painting, sculpture, and graphics in terms of style and technique, and the ways in which they evolved. It also examines the position of art and of the artist in society, the ways in which various cultures have used the visual arts, and the ideas which art expressed. The focus will be on the art of Europe, but special attention will be given to the contributions of American artists to the history of art during the 19th and 20th centuries.