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ARST440

Painting II
ARST440 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 12 0 Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-3:40PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

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Discussion of varying formal and conceptual approaches to visual imagery and issues in contemporary painting. A continued emphasis on color, composition and paint manipulation towards the development of a personal vision. Further work from observation as well as projects initiated by the students. Individual and group critiques. Museum and Gallery trips.

MAJOR READINGS

A list of suggested readings will be
distributed.
Nathan Goldstein, PAINTING: VISUAL AND TECHNICAL
FUNDAMENTALS, Prentice Hall, 1979, is strongly recommended
as a basic reference text.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular assignments and final portfolio. Eight hours of independent studio work is required each week throughout the semester. Regular in-class individual and group critiques.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Admission to the course is by portfolio review only. Portfolios must be submitted by the last Thursday of Preregistration, no later than 5:00 p.m. in Studio South, Room 103. Permission of Instructor forms must be picked up the following day, Friday, in Studio South, Room 103 by 4:00 p.m Portfolios should contain no more than five paintings and five recent works on paper. Include NAME, BOX #, PHONE #, YEAR OF GRADUATION & MAJOR. Students who preregister during In-Semester must contact the Secretary of the Art Department for details. Materials fee: $100.00. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: ARST131 or ARST439

Section 01
Telfair, T
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 3:40PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 4, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 4
No Major Preference Given
Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998



About the Photo:

Detail from Matisse's MUSIC, 1939

Reference:

Lynton, Norbert, THE STORY OF MODERN ART, Ithica: Cornell University Press, 1980.



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