ARTH101: Art Appreciation and Techniques

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• distinguish between the form and content of an artwork;
  
• define the term subject matter;
  
• identify what is meant by aesthetics and explain its relationship to cultural conventions;
  
• explain the difference between subjective and objective responses to art;
  
• explain the different roles art plays within different cultures;
  
• define the categories of art - fine art, pop art, and decorative art;
  
• recognize, describe, and evaluate artistic styles - naturalistic, abstract, and non-objective;
  
• define art within a cultural perspective; and
  
• identify issues of visual awareness.