What Is Art? This PPT is a more extensive look at the art terms and concepts used in this course with artworks from our six major cultures. Non-art majors may want to view this to become more familiar with those ideas .

Why Study Art? Homework! You are to reveiw this PPT before class on Thursday August 30. Remember to look for the six artworks that we will use for class discussions. They are marked with a red letter "A" inside a red box. Take notes if it helps you understand the difference between values and beliefs.

Elements and Principales of Design Homework! You are to review this PPT before class on Thursday August 30. Please refer to your handout on Formal Analysis for the sections on Elements and Principles of Design and your glossary of terms if needed.

Compositions and Style Homework! You are to review this PPT before class on Tuesday September 4. Please refer to you handout on Formal Analysis for the sections on Composition and Style.

Contextual Analysis of Art Homework! You are to review this PPT before class on Tuesday September 4. Please refer to your handout on Contextual Analysis. Be prepared to do a contextual analys of how contemporary America affects artists and their art in 2010.