ART 2070 - Painting I

(3) Credit Hours

An introduction to the visual language of painting, including its technical, formal, and perceptual features: mark, color, surface, facture, touch, edge, and support. Students will practice the techniques and methods of various periods, with an emphasis on current approaches. Readings, lectures, and discussion will supplement studio problems, establishing an awareness of the context within which a painting is made and viewed today. Studio hours 6. Courses are sequential for art majors; ART 2070 is prerequisite to ART 2080. Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1050, ART 1060 or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.