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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 298"
COURSE NAME: "Baroque Rome and Its Monuments (Rome City Series)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2018
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Laura Foster
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:30-11:20 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
On-site; activity fee: €25 or $33
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Rome City Series - Rome is the city where the baroque style originated and flourished, and this on-site course focuses on some of the most significant works of art, architecture, and urban planning of the 17th-18th centuries. The course will discuss the works of artists and architects like Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini, and Pietro da Cortona. From Villa Borghese to the Trevi Fountain the artworks and urban spaces will provide an opportunity to discuss aspects like Baroque illusionism, artistic techniques, influential art theories, and the religious and political contexts of art production and collection in this dynamic and vibrant period.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Students will be immersed in the cultural environment of Baroque Rome through direct engagement with painting, sculpture and architecture. The course will introduce core art-historical concepts and terminology, including many Italian ones, through readings and on-site discussion of works. Major themes treated in lectures include the relationship between artists and their patrons; experimentation with media to produce new visual effects; and the increasing interrelation of different media within single spaces to produce a new experiential quality to the works.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will gain from this course:
•the methodological tools for interpreting painting and sculpture through formal and contextual analysis, gained through reading a variety of art historical texts and first-hand examination of art works
•a familiarity with architectural styles and vocabulary to discuss the formal quality of buildings and urban spaces
•an understanding of the Baroque period from both aesthetic and historical perspectives
•familiarity with some of the most important artists working in the period, and the means of identifying their particular style.
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Art and Architecture in Italy, 1600-1750, 3 vols. | Rudolf Wittkower | Yale University Press | 9780300078893 | | |
| Baroque & Rococo. Art & Culture | Vernon Hyde Minor | Prentice-Hall | 9780130856494 | | |
| Italy and Spain, 1600-1750. Sources and Documents | Robert Enggass, ed. | Prentice-Hall | 9780135081013 | | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 Quizzes | Comprehension of art historical terms, correct identification of individual works and an understanding of their significance. The quizzes will included slide identifications and multiple choice questions. See the schedule for test dates. | 20% |
| Writing Assignment | Paper (approximately 5 pages in length with bibliography and illustrations) assessing the context for a specific work of art or architecture. Special lessons will be dedicated to how to research an art historical topic, create a bibliography, write a formal analysis of a work and document contextual information including patronage, the work's setting, and material factors in the production of the work. | 20% |
| Final Examination | The exam will consist of slide identifications, short answer questions regarding historical and stylistic terminology, an essay comparing two works, and a final essay regarding broader themes treated during the course. | 40% |
| 3 Short Presentations: Content and Meaning in Baroque Art and Architecture | In 3 different class meetings, students will be assigned a specific topic on which to report to the class in front of a work of art or architecture. The topic may be to explain a mythological story, an aspect of biblical narrative, the life of a saint, or a specific historical event that bears upon the creation of a monument. Specific instructions on how to approach the topics will be provided. The overall grade will be assessed after all 3 presentations have been made. | 20% |
-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 cours
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 is required for all class meetings. Absences will be taken into consideration when assessing the course participation grade. Absences should be avoided as much as possible, given that the class meets only once per week and that it is very difficult to visit sites individually. 3 or more absences without an official excuse are considered insufficient participation in the course and will be reported to the Dean's office.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE
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A full schedule and assigned readings are forthcoming.
Sites that will be visited include:
•Villa Borghese: works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Caravaggio
•St. Peter's Basilica
•Palazzo Barberini: ceiling fresco by Pietro da Cortona and important collection of painting
•Capitoline Museums: altarpiece by Guercino, works of Caravaggio, Pietro da Cortona and Guido Reni
•Churches with the works of Caravaggio
•Churches of the Jesuit order: il Gesù, S. Ignazio and S. Andrea al Quirinale
•Spanish Steps
•Trevi Fountain
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