The Language of Art
Offered By: Dave's Art History Classes via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fundamental concepts of art interpretation and categorization in this 24-minute lecture. Delve into the complexities of representational art, including mythological works, and contrast them with abstract and non-objective art styles. Examine famous works by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Casimir Malevich to understand the diverse approaches to form and content in art. Learn to analyze paintings like "The Three Musicians" and "Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow," gaining insights into the language of art and how it communicates ideas beyond literal representation.
Syllabus
Language of Art
Painting of a Pipe
Representing a Tree
Art Categories
representational Art
mythological works
abstract art
Pablo Picasso
NonObjective Art
Jackson Pollock
Casimir Malevich
Review
Quiz
Abstract
Three Musicians
Composition with Red Blue and Yellow
Form
Content
Taught by
Dave's Art History Classes
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