Introduction to Art Appreciation

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. define form in the language of vision and the laws of formal organisation; 2. explain how words relate to the art and design forms; 3. draw verbal analogies on the art and design forms; and 4. demonstrate the art and design forms.

The course develops in the students the theoretical frames for art appreciation. Practical and theoretical approaches focus on developing descriptive capabilities that enliven art as a visual form. Emphasis will be on how the design elements are factored into the art form and relevant laws of formal organization operate in a work of art or design piece. An essential component here is the post description evaluation and judgment arising from the apparent aesthetic value in the work described and evaluated.