This is the introduction to the Visual Arts: Tools, Terms, and Topics for Art Appreciation course.It begins with an individual exercise as a beginning point then outlines the sections of the course, assignments and course calendar
Unit 01 covers a set of intellectual tools used to analyze and appreciate visual art.
Unit 02 focuses on five basic terms used in the analysis of works of visual art. Form, Content, Techniques, Historical Connection, and Value.
Unit 03 focuses on the kinds of value that works of art have. This unit helps to establish that works of art have many kinds of value.
Unit 04 addresses the interpretation of content or meaning in works of art.
Unit 05: Focuses on Form delving into the elements and principles of art
Unit 06 takes a deeper look at the techniques of art and allows time for you to explore and watch artists at work.
Unit 07 of the course seeks to develop the research tool, as we engage the various historical lineages of visual art more deeply.
Unit 08 focuses on the development of Modern and Postmodern influences that have shaped the art of today.
In Unit 09 we will return to the primary goal of the course which is to put all of the basic perspectives together. This part of the course allows you to activate your individual voice to show your ability to analyze a work of art from personal observation and to advocate for the work that excites you the most.
Unit 10 includes all of the course exercises and quizzes for the VATTT: Visual Art Tools Terms and Topics Art Appreciation course.
This resource is based on a series of topics that support the study of visual art. The resource provides links to readings and example works of art hosted at museum and academic websites that are freely available on the internet. The link documents are live and under continual revision to allow for the addition of new content. I hope they will be useful in engaging art works on a deeper level.