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2015-2016 University Catalog

HNRS 122 - Reading the Arts

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Explores the language of the art medium and the relationship of parts to whole in artworks, connections among different art forms, and links between art and its historical context. In exploring multiple art forms, including literature, students will also learn how various artistic devices contribute to meaning. Students will critically explore detail and nuance in the social, historical and personal context of the work(s). Students will also participate in or attend a visual or performance based artwork(s) or event(s).

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0