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ART 291 - Topics in Contemporary Painting
Using both traditional and non-traditional painting media, this course investigates painting and its role in the contemporary world. Students explore the relation between perception and conception, reinforcing basic skills and increasing their sophistication in the organization of space, surface, material, composition, and design. Thorough exploration of contemporary artists working across media with a variety of themes is an essential part of the learning experience. Projects and student-led discussions revolve around themes such as Space, the Figure, Narrative, Identity, or Abstraction. Emphasis is placed on challenging the notions of traditional painting as it relates contextually to an ever-changing world.
4.000 Credit hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Final Examination, Arts Studio
Performing and Visual Arts Division
Art, Art History, Vis Studies Department
