ARH 341 - BEAUTIFUL & USEFUL: FUNC ARTS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Often, artists produced artwork that was meant to be used in a practical or decorative way. This art, often known as the decorative arts, is not traditionally considered to be as important as fine art within an art historical context. This course will look at the decorative arts from a variety of perspectives and in a global context, and will question traditional art historical narratives. Further, this course will discuss important art related concepts such as craftsmanship and materiality.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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