ARTH 4 - INTRODUCTION TO ART THEORY

    Recent Professors
    P. Drew, T. Salomone
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course explores the fundamental elements and principles of art. It introduces the terms, theoretical methodologies and evaluative strategies used in the evaluation of art, various artistic media and artistic devices. The course addresses problems of organization and structure in a work of art as well as the relationship between a work of art and the social and intellectual context from which it emerges. Visits to off-campus galleries/museums may be required.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm