Course Overview

Following the time line of the K12's History program (American History Since 1865), Intermediate Art: American B introduces students to the artists, cultures, and great works of art and architecture of North America, from the end of the Civil War through modern times. Students will:

• Study and create various works, from realistic to abstract to nonrepresentational, including prints, clay sculptures, architectural models, and paintings
• Investigate paintings in various styles, from Impressionistic to Pop. They learn about modern sculpture and folk art, and how photographers and painters have inspired one another. They examine examples of modern architecture, from skyscrapers to art museums
• Create artworks inspired by works they learn about, using many materials and techniques—after studying cityscapes by Edward Hopper and Stuart Davis, students make cityscapes with bold colors and shapes; and they make models of monumental sculpture inspired by Alexander Calder's sculpture