Department of Art, Design and Art History

The Dean's Gallery

Korean Literati Ink Painting

ART 109T Korean Ink Painting students explored the rich tradition of Literati painting,
also known as "Four Gentlemen" painting, using Korean ink and colors. Literati
painting is a classical art form that focuses on the depiction of four noble plants:
orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom. Each plant symbolizes one of
the four seasons and embodies a specific virtue. This course is taught by Dr. Young Maeng

Runs: Oct 1st-Nov. 1st

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Dean's Gallery

West Wing, Music Building

Lobby by Room 186

For special accommodations, please contact Michelle Goans at mgoans@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2121

Intermediate Painting

A showcase of master copy paintings from the students in Fall 2024 intermediate painting, taught by Nick Potter.

Runs: Nov. 5th-Dec. 6th

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Dean's Gallery

West Wing, Music Building

Lobby by Room 186

For special accommodations, please contact Michelle Goans at mgoans@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2121

oil painting of an prange sphere and a grey background

Oil painting by Samantha Aceves

Art 40 Painting

Introduction to painting process through creative experiences and critiques. Emphasis on concepts and processes of contemporary painting. The study of foundational art precepts, the materials and properties of oil pigments, and making-marks as a language.

Runs May7th-September 30th, 2024

Ocean shore at sunset with waves crashing upon reddish-brown rocks

Tamsen Taves

April 2nd-May 3rd, 2024
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Dean's Gallery

West Wing, Music Building

Lobby by Room 186

For special accommodations, please contact Michelle Goans at mgoans@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2121

Alternative Photography Processes

March 5th-29th, 2024
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Dean's Gallery

West Wing, Music Building

Lobby by Room 186

For special accommodations, please contact Michelle Goans at mgoans@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2121

ink wash painting of two bats, one hanging and one flying with three pink flowers and a butterfly. painting is hung on a while wall with a wooden frame

Koren Ink Paintings-ART 120

Painting has rich literati painting tradition and is widely practiced in the contemporary
art world. It primarily employs black ink, negative space, and subtle colors, creating
expressive yet simplistic and suggestive brushstrokes that convey the artist’s
innermost feelings and aim to achieve harmonization with the world and nature.

January 30th-March 1st, 2024
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-4:00pm
Dean's Gallery

West Wing, Music Building

Lobby by Room 186

For special accommodations, please contact Michelle Goans at mgoans@csufresno.edu or 559.278.2121

Black History Month