Art (ART)

ART 121 Art Appreciation - 3 Hours

A survey of painting, sculpture, and other art forms designed to provide the student with an understanding and appreciation of the creative work produced in these fields. Offered each semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 233X Comparative Arts - 3 Hours

An integrated study of the arts with emphasis on the visual arts and music to learn the forms, styles, and techniques representative of the various historical eras from antiquity to the present. Listening sessions and independent visits to area art collections will be required. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Cross-listed with MUH 233X. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 241 Studio Art - 2 Hours

Emphasis of the course is on drawing. Through a series of related exercises, participants are encouraged to increase their own powers of observation and technical execution. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 250 Topics in Art - 1-3 Hours

Selected topics as announced. Course may be repeated with different topics. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 331 History of Art I - 3 Hours

Development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts from prehistoric times to the Renaissance, giving a perspective of the continuity of art and its relation to other aspects of human culture. Emphasis on Western art movements. Suggested prerequisite: ART 121. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 332 History of Art II - 3 Hours

Development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and minor arts from the Renaissance to the present, giving a perspective of the continuity of art and its relation to other aspects of human culture. Emphasis on Western art movements. Suggested prerequisite: ART 121. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 341 Advanced Studio Art - 2 Hours

Emphasis of the course is on drawing. Through a series of related exercises participants are encouraged to increase their own powers of observation and technical execution. Continuation of ART 241 at a higher level. Prerequisite: consent of Professor. Offered on demand (concurrently with ART 241) for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.

ART 450 Independent Study - 1-4 Hours

Specialized study designed to meet the needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Offered on demand for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.