Art History (ARTH)

The evolution of art and architecture is covered, giving global context to the interrelationships of various artistic movements from pre-history to the 16th century. Students will learn to interpret and appreciate works of art through a general understanding of art history and will be able to form their own critical opinions of the work they see. A thorough foundation in art and ideas with special emphasis on styles is presented as inspiration for designers.

The evolution of art and architecture is covered, giving global context to the interrelationships of various artistic movements from the 16th century to the present. Students will learn to interpret and appreciate works of art through a general understanding of art history and will be able to form their own critical opinions of the work they see. A thorough foundation in art and ideas with special emphasis on styles is presented as inspiration for designers.

A broad survey of the history of art, from pre-history to contemporary is covered giving global context to the interrelationships of various artistic movements across time. Students will learn to interpret and appreciate works of art through a general understanding of art history and contemporary work, and will be able to form their own critical opinions of the work they see. A thorough foundation in art and ideas with special emphasis on styles is presented as inspiration for designers. This course carries a mutual exclusion with the following courses; you may not enroll in it if you have completed any of the following with a passing grade: ARTH 101, ARTH 102 3.000

A multi-faceted survey of textiles and costumes from ancient cultures to the present, technical- and visual-design aspects of the textile arts, the influence of trade on design trends, styles in period costume and the sociological implications of dress are all incorporated. [Writing Intensive]

This course will review the basic concepts of color science, theory and language. Exploration of nine different categories of color will include the color’s history, anthropology, symbolism and psychology; how the color is made using various media; and how the color is used across a spectrum of applications. Industry specific content includes color standardization and sustainability; analysis and understanding of color forecasting and trend; application and consumption of color by market; and palette and colorway development.