ARTS 215 - History Of Graphic Design

Credits: 4

This survey provides an overview of the history of graphic design from prehistoric art to the information age. Major movements and themes such as the printed book, Art Nouveau, Modernism, and the New York School are studied in the context of cultural and world events. The primary goal is to reach a nuanced understanding of design history not only as a development of styles, but as a history of aesthetic, cultural, and critical perspectives contributing to the development of visual communications. and spring semesters. Prerequisites: None.