ART 234 - Survey of American Art from Colonial Times to 1945, 3 credit hours

Survey the main artistic trends in American painting, sculpture, and architecture from the colonial era to 1945. Along the way, you’ll explore Spanish colonial architecture, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the classical buildings of Washington, D.C., the dizzying skyscrapers of Chicago and New York, and the unique architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. You’ll also discover the majestic landscape paintings of Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains, the seascapes of Winslow Homer, the palettes of American Impressionism, and the mysterious cityscapes of Edward Hopper. The highly admired collection of American art at the Cleveland Museum of Art will be highlighted, as well the architecture of Cleveland.