HAR 324 - History of Art and Design

Institution:

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course considers art and design history from the Western perspective, charting the development of art in Europe, with some foucs on Asia, Africa, and Australia. Students will investigate the invention of writing, medieval manuscripts, the origins of typography, the emergence of graphic design and its pace in the computer age. Students will be introduced to the artistic trends and developing technologies that have influenced creative work throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The course focuses on the relationship between design and art, the artist's role and influence on culture and society

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cheyney.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 399-2275

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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