ARTH 101: Introduction to the Visual Arts

ARTH 101-002: Introduction to Visual Arts
(Spring 2023)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW

Art & Design Building 2026

Section Information for Spring 2023

This course will introduce students to the visual arts, exploring how we look at, interpret, describe, and respond to visual imagery. We will discuss why art matters in the modern world, how artists communicate meaning, and how art can be a powerful response to contemporary events. The first half of the course will provide a framework for understanding the materials, techniques, formats, and contexts in which art is produced. The second half of the course will introduce a selection of famous artists and major controversies in the artworld.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Introduction to the content and principles of the visual arts. Approach varies with instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Arts
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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