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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 143"
COURSE NAME: "World Art III: Visual Culture of the Early Modern World"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2017
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Paul Tegmeyer
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 1:30 PM 2:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This survey course focuses on the art and architecture of Europe, South and Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and the Americas from the late 1200s to c. AD 1750. The course investigates a range of media including painting, woodcuts, sculpture, and architecture, while considering materials and methods of production. Special attention will be given to the socio-economic and political contexts in which these artifacts were commissioned and produced. The course will also assist students in cultivating basic art-historical skills, in particular description, stylistic analysis, and iconographic and iconological analysis.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The range of artworks presented in this course is selective rather than all-inclusive, in the belief that deeper knowledge of a few works will supply students with essential art-historical skills, and a foundation for what may be hoped to be a continued involvement with art.

            the course will take advantage of our special situation in Rome. For this reason, some emphasis will be placed on the art of Italy in the Renaissance and Baroque. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will be expected to develop, in the course of the semester, the following:

-          Ready recognition of selected works and knowledge of basic facts related to them. A basic understanding of the historical development of painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts from the cultures and periods of the course within their cultural, political and ideological contexts.

-          Awareness of problems of interpretation, in relation to the study of selected works; basic

Familiarity with the subject matter and iconography, function, issues of patronage and purpose   of selected works.

-          Development of the visual and analytical skills of looking. The student should achieve a recognition of major period styles; also essential is a perception of the ways in which form and meaning are conjoined.

-          A grasp of the changing function of art as a shifting expression of individuals and institutions in different moments of history. Awareness of the different functions and attitudes toward the purpose of art in different cultures, West and East, and the different values placed on artists, media, and the role of art in society.

-          Furthering of writing skills: declaration and development of a clearly stated theme, development of methods of argumentation and organization, written expression and structure.

-          Furthering of oral communication skills, through class discussion.

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Gardner's Art through the Ages, Vol. IIFred S. KleinerWandsworth 978-1-111-82770-0     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Attendance and Participation 10
Near-term Exam 30
Final Exam 30
Research Paper 30

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cou
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY

You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed.

In addition to attendance and participation, students will be appraised according to the quality of performance on the assignments, the midterm and the final examination.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

 

 

 

The professor reserves the right to make changes in the schedule with advance notice and the agreement of the students.

Pay attention to make-up class, Friday morning visit (which counts as a regular class). In addition, the on-site visit provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about important works of art not just from your textbook, but in person, here in Rome!

Suggested supplementary readings will be indicated (forthcoming).

 

 

Jan. 17- Introduction - Course goals, assignments.

 

Jan. 19 – Introduction to the Renaissance

 
Jan, 24, 26 - Early Renaissance Art and Architecture in Florence


Jan. 31, Feb. 2 - Second generation Early Renaissance Art in Florence

 

Feb. 7, 9 - Early Renaissance Art in the Netherlands

 
Feb. 14, 16 - High Renaissance Art in Florence and Rome

 

Feb. 21, 23  - High Renaissance Art in Rome and Venice

 
Feb. 28 - High Renaissance Art in Northern Europe

 
Mar. 2 - Mid-term Examination

 
Mar. 7, 9 - Early Baroque Art in Rome

Mar. 14 - No Class! (Make up on Fri., Mar. 17)

Mar. 16 - High Baroque Art in Rome

Mar. 17 - Site Visit: High Baoque Rome from 9:30-12.
Meet in Piazza S. Bernardo in front of the church of S. Maria della Vittoria. This double morning class will be the make up for Tues., Mar. 14 and Tues., Apr. 25.

Mar. 21, 23 - Italian High Baroque Art outside of Rome

Mar. 28, 30 - Baroque Painting in Spain

SPRING BREAK

Apr. 11, 13
 - Baroque Art in Flanders and France

Apr. 18, 20 - Baroque Painting g in Holland

Apr. 25 - JCU Holiday!  No Class! (made up on Fri., Mar. 17)

Apr. 27 - Baroque Art in England [Research Papers Due]

FINAL EXAM - DATE AND TIME TBA