ART 381
SURVEY OF ART
HISTORY I
COURSE
SYLLABUS
FALL, 2001
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FALL , 2001
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ANTECEDENTS:
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION / COURSE
GOALS:
The major styles and achievements in the visual art of Western civilization from the prehistoric era to the Renaissance. It is the goal of this course to develop in students:
1.
An
appreciation of art through the critical understanding of particular works of art and period styles.
2.
The
ability to identify a particular work of art as representative of a particular
style.
3.
The
ability to formulate and defend personal judgments about art.
V.
RELATIONSHIP TO CONTENT AREA
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Art 381 is designed to enable students to understand
major historical styles and periods and understand how particular works of art
are influenced by many factors including the culture, time, and place in which
the work was produced, as well as the philosophy of art held by the individual
artist, group, or “school”.
Students are encouraged to analyze works of art not
only in terms of their historical and philosophical backgrounds, but also in
terms of their formal properties and aesthetic effect. In addition, students
should come to understand that the making of a work of art, the viewer’s
response to it, the criticism that the work receives, and its ultimate place in
art history are all interrelated.
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TEXT:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate:
1.
The
ability to identify examples of major stylistic periods, from the prehistoric
era to the Renaissance.
2.
The
ability to identify the major factors contributing to the unique character of
all styles and periods studied in this course.
3.
An
understanding of the content and cultural background of particulaar works of
art.
4.
An
understanding of the various philosophies of art held by artists, groups, or
“schools”.
5.
The
ability to analyze individual works of art according to their formal and aesthetic
properties.
6.
The
ability to identify particular examples of all styles studied in terms of
artist, medium, appropriate chronological relationship, and artistic
significance.
7.
The
ability to compare and contrast individual works of art as well as major
periods and styles.
8.
The
ability to identify a particular work of art and discuss its characteristics
relative to the period in which it was produced.
9.
A
basic understanding of the meaning and significance of related terminology.
VII.
OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT /
UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:
Week of: Topic: Assignment:
Aug.20 Course
Introduction
Fundamental concepts / vocabulary Text, Introduction/ Starter Kit
Aug.27 Prehistoric Era Text, Ch.1
Mesopotamian
art Text, Ch.2
Sept.03 Ancient Egyptian art Text, Ch.3
Sept.10 Ancient Egyptian art(cont.)
Aegean
art Text,
Ch.4
Sept.17 Greek art Text, Ch.5
Sept.24 Greek art (cont.)
Summary and review for Test
Oct.
01 Test
I, Tuesday, Oct.2
Oct.22 Roman art (cont.)
Early
Christian / Byzantine art Text,
Ch.7
>>>>>>FIRST ARTICLE SUMMARY DUE THIS
WEEK<<<<<<
Oct.29 Early Christian /
Byzantine art(cont.)
The Middle Ages;
Early
Medieval period Text, Ch.14
Nov.05 Early Medieval period(cont.)
Romanesque period Text, Ch.15
Nov.12 Romanesque period(cont.)
Gothic
period Text,
Ch.16
Nov.19 Gothic period(cont.)
Nov.26 Summary and review for Test II
Test II, Thursday, Nov.29
Summary
and review for final exam
>>>>>SECOND
ARTICLE SUMMARY DUE THIS WEEK<<<<<
Dec.10 Final Exam Week
Final Exam, Thursday, Dec.14, 8:00-10:00
A.M.
VIII.
REQUIRED READINGS:
Each student is required to read and summarize at least two articles pertaining to specific topics studied in this course. The following are examples of suitable periodicals, but there are other good sources (including the internet):
TIME THE ATLANTIC
NEWSWEEK NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC
SMITHSONIAN ART NEWS
IX.
*SUGGESTED READINGS /
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Fleming, William, Arts and Ideas
Janson,H.W., History of Art
Read, Herbert, The Meaning of Art
___________ Art and Society
Spenser, Harold, ed., Readings in Art History,
Vol. 2, Ancient Egypt through the
Middle Ages
(* On reserve at front desk, Library)
X.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND
LEARNING:
Small group discussions and activities, journals, inquiry, aesthetic scanning / critical analysis, slides and readings.
XI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS / METHODS OF ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION / DOCUMENTATION:
Two tests, two article summaries, a journal, a set of flashcards, and a comprehensive final exam are required in this course:
Two
tests 50%
Two
article summaries 10%
Journal 10%
Flashcards 05%
Final
Exam 25%
GRADING SCALE:
93-100 A
91-92 A-
89-90 B+
83-88 B
81-82 B-
79-80 C+
73-78 C
71-72 C-
69-70 D+
63-68 D
61-62 D-
60 and below F
ABSENCE POLICY:
Attendance at all classes is required, however 2 absences will be
allowed without
Penalty. The student is strongly urged to reserve
these allowed absences for
unavoidable or emergency situations, More than the allowed 2 absences
can result in a lowering of the final grade, at the discretion of the
instructor.
The student must be in class and ready to begin by or before the completion
of the roll call, to be counted present. Perfect attendance will be rewarded
with 15 extra points, added to the total test score before averaging.
MAKE-UP TESTS:
Make-up tests will be given ONLY in extreme cases when missing a test is ABSOLUTELY UNAVOIDABLE. The student must provide documentation , in writing, of the absolute IMPOSSIBILITY of her / his attendance at the test in question.
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DATE OF REVISION:
August, 2001