2025-2026_College Catalog 
    
    May 19, 2025  
2025-2026_College Catalog

ART 221 - Art of the Southwest


Credits: 3
Lecture: Three lecture.
A historical survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture in the southwestern region of the United States from pre-historic time to the present.

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. discuss the history of art and architecture of the southwestern region of the United States in the context of social, cultural, and economic changes in the region;
  2. analyze and evaluate significant historical trends that influenced the arts in a given period;
  3. discuss and evaluate the artistic heritage and contribution of diverse ethnic and racial groups;
  4. analyze and discuss the relationship between a cultures art and architecture and their cultural and social values;
  5. identify specific works of art and the work of prominent artists;
  6. students will research aspects of art and architecture of the region.


Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
General Education: Arts and Humanities
Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global and International Awareness, Historical Awareness, Ethnic, Race, and Gender Awareness