NART 002 - Art Expressions II: Art History and Contemporary Imagination

This college preparatory course engages students in creating and understanding expressive works of art. Students gain an overview of major movements in art history and study important works of art that expand the contemporary imagination. Students learn various techniques and the use of media, materials, and equipment, gaining a broad understanding of art historical references in order to give increased depth to their own creative expression. Students reflect on their own artwork and respond to the artwork of others through writing and discussion.