Brief Summary
This course dives into art history from 1300 to the 1950s, exploring the richness of art, culture, and architecture. With clear lectures and helpful resources, it aims to make art appreciation accessible and fun, perfect for anyone wanting to ace art history classes or enjoy museums more.
Key Points
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Covers art history from the Renaissance to the Mid 20th Century.
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Includes online textbook and study aids.
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Focuses on physical properties and symbolism of artworks.
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Designed for students of all levels.
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Professional captions available for video content.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand key concepts and terminology in art history.
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Interpret and analyze artworks with increased confidence.
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Identify major art movements and their cultural significance.
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Develop skills to discuss art in depth.
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Pass introductory art history courses.
About This Course
This is an actual college level course that is taught at several accredited colleges.
The history of art from 1300 to the 20th Century
This is part two of a year-long college-level survey course in art history. This course covers art history from the European Renaissance around 1300 A.D. until the Mid 20th Century
This course is designed as a basic college-level survey of art history. I provide an online textbook as well as study guides and worksheets. This course covers the language used to discuss art. A complete overview of art, culture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the 1950s.
Each work is covered in depth, the works physical or formal properties are discussed such as technology used to create the work, color, medium, materials, composition, and shading.
The symbolism of each work is discussed and how to interpret the interrelationship of symbols in a work of art.
This course is the actual content of a course I teach at an accredited college in California called Ohlone college.
I designed this course as a series of clear, non-jargon laden video lectures and texts designed to help any student who wants to pass AP art history and or any beginning level art history survey course.
This course now has professionally created captions in English on 98% of all the videos.
Kristi T.
I am thoroughly enjoying the excellent graphics with the lecture. I am doing this course for my own edification, so I'm thrilled that it's holding my attention.