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ART 309 Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar I
Studio Art Program
Aix-en-Provence, France
Dates: late Aug 2025 - mid Dec 2025
ART 309 Art Criticism and Aesthetics Seminar I
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ART 309
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: One selected painting course and one selected drawing course.
DESCRIPTION
The Art Criticism seminar offers the student access to a wide variety of images (architectural, sculptural, painted or drawn, etc.). The objective of this course is to improve critical awareness and to refine judgment based on an exploration of artistic principles through visual experience. Intensive critical analysis of selected art works with emphasis on the essential elements of color, light, volume and form. Readings include various critical and philosophical texts. Field-Studies required. Class meets every Friday morning.