The course exposes students to the knowledge of European civilizations and arts, from medieval to Baroque periods so that they can relate them to East African artistic practices. It helps them to develop skills in art criticism and provides a means for them to expand their vocabulary in aesthetics. It further gives them an opportunity to gain skills for their own studio practice.
By the end of the semester, students will be exposed to the knowledge of civilizations and art of Western Europe from the medieval to Baroque periods. They will relate this art to their own studio art practices and appreciate its contribution to the art of their own generation. They will know the influence of Western civilizations on their community and logically develop studio practices that are relevant to the community. They will further develop an aesthetic vocabulary useful to their own appreciation of art as a discipline.