Regional Art History
Class Description: VPA 313 engages students in inquiry based learning as they investigate, analyze and describe, both in written and oral presentation format, the overlays of multiple cultures evidenced in early Central Coast art, 1875-1950. Based on the concept of cultural citizenship, the course examines both groups and individuals. While the content focus will be on the visual arts, the course will also examine literature and poetry as they serve to expand and enrich an understanding of regional expression.
Personal Description: This Regional Art History course introduced background information dealing with California's Central Coast rich art legacy. Prior to this course I had no idea that the Central Coast was home to such rich Californian history, throughout the course, we learned about many different art movements that came through California and influenced many of the artist who lived here. The course also covered much of the history of the Old Del Monte Hotel that housed many famous people while it was in existence. The California missions and the art exposition of San Francisco was also a center of discussion. The course introduced hundreds of art pieces and artists that originated from here in the Central Coast and that gained national and world recognition. Overall, I feel like this course helped me develop a greater appreciation for the rich history of the Monterey Bay. This course fulfilled Major Learning Outcome 6, also known as GWAR. This course concentrated in introducing the students to information regarding the history of the Central Coast and by doing this, students developed a better understanding for many of the artistic movements that came and went, that influenced Central Coast art and artists. This course also placed an emphasis on oral and communications skills that were fulfilled through a series of oral presentations and research papers that have been attached as links to this page.
The Harvest Gypsies l Chiura Obata l Storied Land l Junipero Serra l Preface Storied Land l Mexican Muralists l Central Coast Narrative l Mexican Muralist
Personal Description: This Regional Art History course introduced background information dealing with California's Central Coast rich art legacy. Prior to this course I had no idea that the Central Coast was home to such rich Californian history, throughout the course, we learned about many different art movements that came through California and influenced many of the artist who lived here. The course also covered much of the history of the Old Del Monte Hotel that housed many famous people while it was in existence. The California missions and the art exposition of San Francisco was also a center of discussion. The course introduced hundreds of art pieces and artists that originated from here in the Central Coast and that gained national and world recognition. Overall, I feel like this course helped me develop a greater appreciation for the rich history of the Monterey Bay. This course fulfilled Major Learning Outcome 6, also known as GWAR. This course concentrated in introducing the students to information regarding the history of the Central Coast and by doing this, students developed a better understanding for many of the artistic movements that came and went, that influenced Central Coast art and artists. This course also placed an emphasis on oral and communications skills that were fulfilled through a series of oral presentations and research papers that have been attached as links to this page.
The Harvest Gypsies l Chiura Obata l Storied Land l Junipero Serra l Preface Storied Land l Mexican Muralists l Central Coast Narrative l Mexican Muralist