Introduction to Art & Art History

by Selin Balci & Kendra Miller

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Prince George's Community College
Subjects
Humanities
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CC BY-NC-SA, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Meaning in Art
  7. 1.1: Introduction
  8. 1.2: What is Art?
  9. 1.3: Socio-Cultural Context
  10. 1.4: Symbolism and Iconography
  11. 1.5: Keys to Understanding Art
  12. 1.5.1: Types of Representation in Art
  13. 1.5.2: Formal or Critical Analysis of Art
  14. 2: Foundation- Visual Elements of Art
  15. 2.1: Visual Elements of Art-Line
  16. 2.1.1: Videos-Elements of Art- Line
  17. 2.2: Visual Elements of Art-Shape
  18. 2.2.1: Videos-Elements of Art- Shape and Contrast
  19. 2.3: Visual Elements of Art-Color and Value
  20. 2.4: Visual Elements of Art-Texture
  21. 2.5: Visual Elements of Art- Space and Perspective
  22. 2.5.1: Videos- Space and Perspective
  23. 2.6: Elements of Art- Mass and Volume
  24. 2.6.1: Video-Elements of Art- Mass and Volume
  25. 3: Foundation- Principles of Design
  26. 3.1: Principles of Design- Rhythm and Pattern
  27. 3.1.1: Videos- Pattern and Rhythm
  28. 3.2: Principles of Design- Unity and Variety
  29. 3.3: Principles of Design- Scale and Proportion
  30. 3.4: Principles of Design- Emphasis, Focal Point, and Subordination
  31. 3.4.1: Videos
  32. 3.5: Principles of Design- Balance
  33. 3.6: Principles of Design- Motion and Time
  34. 3.6.1: Videos- Elements of Art- Motion and Time
  35. 3.7: Contrast
  36. 4: Media and Processes
  37. 4.1: Drawing
  38. 4.1.1: Videos-Drawing
  39. 4.2: Painting
  40. 4.2.1: Videos-painting
  41. 4.3: Alternative Media and Processes
  42. 4.3.1: Videos-Alternative Media and Processes
  43. 4.4: Sculpture
  44. 4.4.1: Videos- Sculpture
  45. 4.5: Photography
  46. 4.5.1: Videos-Photography
  47. 4.6: Architecture
  48. 4.7: Digital Technology and Art of the 21st Century
  49. 4.8: Summary
  50. 4.9: Overview
  51. 4.10: Time-Based Media
  52. 4.11: Printmaking
  53. Back Matter
  54. Index
  55. Glossary
  56. Detailed Licensing
  57. Detailed Licensing