ART 1Introduction to the Visual Arts

3 credits · Art · Penn State

ART 1 is a course on understanding and interpreting art and serves as an introduction to the visual arts. The material follows an interdisciplinary approach to the practice of the visual arts, examining the social, cultural, historical, and aesthetic implications of studio activity.This course is organized around six central topics: Art as Expression, Art as Cultural Narratives, Form and Content, Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Writing About Art.