NART 002 - Art Expressions II: Art History and Contemporary Imagination

    Recent Professors
    mquintero@riohondo.edu, cking@riohondo.edu, JeMagdaleno@riohondo.edu, rpeterson@riohondo.edu, lhood@riohondo.edu, jguzman@riohondo.edu, Mtaylor@riohondo.edu, TLewis@riohondo.edu and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023
    Class Size
    20–60 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of NART 002
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This college preparatory course engages students in creating and understanding expressive works of art. Students gain an overview of major movements in art history and study important works of art that expand the contemporary imagination. Students learn various techniques and the use of media, materials, and equipment, gaining a broad understanding of art historical references in order to give increased depth to their own creative expression. Students reflect on their own artwork and respond to the artwork of others through writing and discussion.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:30am–2:05pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:30am–2:05pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 11:25am–2:00pm