Introduction To Western Art History For Children

Introduction to Western Art Movements and Artists

What you'll learn

Students will learn about art movements and styles throughout the history of Western Art.

Students will become familiar with major works of art of these periods.

Requirements

No prerequisites.

Description

Welcome to an introduction to art history for children. This course will focus on Western art history and its development from Ancient times to our present day! During this course, students will learn basic artistic concepts, discover different art movements and styles and the way they changed over time and also become familiar with major works of art of these periods.Throughout history, artists have created some of the best records of the development of our civilization and I can't wait to take you on a journey through this fascinating history.

Overview

Section 1: Ancient Art

Lecture 1 Ancient Egyptian Art

Lecture 2 Ancient Greek Art

Lecture 3 Ancient Roman Art

Section 2: Medieval Art

Lecture 4 Byzantine Art

Lecture 5 Romanesque Art

Lecture 6 Gothic Art

Section 3: Renaissance Art

Lecture 7 Italian Renaissance

Lecture 8 Northern Renaissance

Lecture 9 Late Renaissance/Mannerism

Section 4: Baroque and Rococo Art

Lecture 10 Baroque Art

Lecture 11 Dutch Baroque Art/Dutch Golden Age

Lecture 12 Rococo Art

Section 5: Neoclassicism, Romanticism and Realism

Lecture 13 Neoclassicism

Lecture 14 Romanticism

Lecture 15 Realism

Section 6: Modern Art

Lecture 16 Impressionism

Lecture 17 Post-impressionism

Lecture 18 Symbolism

Lecture 19 Expressionism

Lecture 20 Fauvism

Lecture 21 Cubism

Lecture 22 Abstract Art

Lecture 23 Futurism

Lecture 24 Dadaism

Lecture 25 Surrealism

Lecture 26 Abstract Expressionism

Lecture 27 Pop Art

Lecture 28 Minimalism

Section 7: Postmodern Art

Lecture 29 Postmodern Art

This course is designed for children ages 9 - 14 interested in art history and history in general.