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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 298-2"
COURSE NAME: "Baroque Rome and Its Monuments (On-site; activity fee €25 or $33)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Nolan Linda
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
W 9:15-12:05
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
On-site; activity fee: €25 or $33
OFFICE HOURS:
After class or by appointment.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
AH298 is a thematically organized survey of Roman Baroque monuments, especially painting and sculpture, from the end of the 16th century through the third quarter of the 17th century. The on-site classes are arranged by themes and chronology. Emphasis is placed on visual analysis and the interpretation of objects in their specific social, historical contexts.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Although conceived as a way to provide an in-depth introduction to monuments of the Roman Baroque, students will be introduced to key themes in the study of Italian Baroque art and artists by means of readings directly related to site visits. Some of the themes include: the impact of the decisions of the Council of Trent and the Counter-Reformation; the unity of the visual arts in the Baroque period; the problem of using the biography of an artist for understanding works of art; the critical reception and impact of the Renaissance and ancient Roman “pagan” monuments and sculpture; the collecting and display of Renaissance and Baroque art in palaces; the relationship between Christian archaeology and Baroque art; the cult of relics of saints and Christ; the social urban development of the city; the impact of natural events (plaque and floods) on the arts and the city; and the pilgrim versus the art connoisseur view of art. By exploring these themes, students will be introduced to the Roman Baroque as a time of dramatic social and religious change in which the role of art in Roman society laid the ground work for our modern ideas about high art, collecting, and the viewing of art. Much emphasis will be placed on the artists Bernini and Caravaggio, and monuments in public, private and sacred spaces of Rome.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will:
- learn the survey of Baroque monuments and art in Rome.
- learn how to identify key moments in Roman Baroque art.
- understand the social, political, and religious meaning of monuments in Baroque Rome.
- gain experience in research and critical looking through the writing of a site-based paper assignment.
- develop critical thinking, reading, and observation skills.
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TEXTBOOK:
Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
Italian Baroque Art: Blackwell Anthologies in Art History | Dixon, Susan M., ed. | Blackwell 2008 | 978-1-4051-3967-0 | xxxx | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
Bernini’s Borghese Sculpture: Another View." Art Bulletin 63.2 (1981): 191-210. | Kenseth, Joy | Art Bulletin - on JSTOR | xxxx | xxxx | |
"The Icon of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome: An Image and Its Afterlife." Renaissance Studies 19.5 (2005): 660-72. | Noreen, Kirstin. | Renaissance Studies - on JSTOR | xxxx | xxxx | |
"The Politics of Space in Early Modern Rome." Memoirs of the American Academy in Rome 42 (1997): 161-85. | Nussdorfer, Laurie | Memoirs of the American Academy in Rome - on JSTOR | xxxx | xxxx | |
"Pitiful Relics: Caravaggio’s Martyrdom of St. Matthew." Representations 77 (2002): 107-42. | Olson, Todd P. | Representations - Course Post-It | xxxx | xxxx | |
"Framing Cecilia’s Body: Paolo Camillo Sfondrato and the Language of Revelation." Sculpture Journal 6 (2001): 10-20. | Kampf, Tobias. | Sculpture Journal - Course Post-It | xxxx | xxxx | |
"Bernini and the Pantheon Bronze." Sankt Peter in Rome 1506-2006. Eds. Georg Satzinger and Sebastian Schütze. Munich: Hirmer Verlag, 2008. 337-52. | Rice, Louise | Sankt Peter in Rome - Course Post-It | xxxx | xxxx | |
Altarpieces and Their Viewers in the Churches of Rome from Caravaggio to Guido Reni | Jones, Pamela M. | Aldershot: Ashgate, 2008. | xxxx | N7952.R6 J66 | |
The Influence of the Baroque on Classical Antiquity” (Chapter VII, 151-72). Roman Baroque Sculpture: The Industry of Art. | Montagu, Jennifer | New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1989. | xxxx | NB600.M45 | |
Introduction and Chapter 6: The Production of Place: Enclosures and Exchanges in Piazza Navona.” Rome: A City out of Print. | San Juan, Rose Marie | Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, 2001. | xxxx | DG807.6 S26 | |
"Bernini at St. Peter's : Singularis in singulis, in omnibus unicus." St. Peter's in the Vatican, ed. Tronzo, William | Irving Lavin | Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. | xxxx | NA5624.S67 | |
“Ecstasy and Vision: Two Concepts Connected with Bernini’s Teresa." | Warma, Susanne | The Art Bulletin vo. 66, no. 3 (Sept. 1984): 508-11. (On JSTOR) | XXX | JSTOR | |
"Speaking Statues: Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne at the Villa Borghese." | Warwick, G. | Art History 27.3 (2004):: 353-381. - Course Post-It | xxxx | xxxx | |
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
Attendance and Participation | Please see Attendance policy below. | 15% |
In-Class Writing Assignments | In-Class (on-site) writing assignments will allow you time to engage independently with objects at sites. The writing assignments will also help me gage your comprehension of the content of the course. | 10% |
Mid-Term Exam | The format of the Mid-Term exam is as follows:
- several short answer questions related to key ideas from course (15 min)
- three sets of slide comparisons, in which you must identify the monuments (artist, title, and date) and write a short essay in response to a prompt (30 min each)
– due to the demanding nature of on-site courses, you will be provided a Study Guide, including monument list, for the Mid-Term and the Final Exam, one week prior to the exam. | 20% |
Paper Assignment (see Paper Prompt for details) | You will be provided a paper prompt, posted on MyJCU in the coming week, with three themes:
1) Baroque paintings and sculpture in the Palazzo Corsini Collection
2) Baroque sculpture/painting in sacred context: S. Cecilia
3) Custom thesis | 25% |
Final Exam, cumulative | The Final Exam is cumulative. The format is the same as the mid-term with the addition of one long essay. | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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 course.
B: This 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.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This 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.
F: This 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:
One unexcused absence is permitted (but highly discouraged) without grade penalty. You are still responsible for the content of that missed meeting, which may include a site-based writing assignment (10%). Three tardies count as one unexcused absence. Please note that being physically present in all class sesssions (or missing 1 session) will only result in a grade of B- for Participation/Attendance (15%). If you strive for a higher grade, you must participate in discussions.
Because this is an on-site class, students are expected to plan accordingly to arrive on time to class, wear the appropriate shoes and clothing for inclimate weather and dress appropriately for sacred spaces (knees and shoulders covered, and all parts in between!). Please see the ATAC link below for directions on public transit to arrive. A document including tips on arriving to various sites will also be posted on the course page (MyJCU).
PLEASE arrive on time. Students who arrive late to class will have to find the group on their own, pay their own entrance to the museum, miss important information announced at the start of class, and/or possibly not be able to enter the museum due to group reservations.
Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.
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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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Session | Session Focus | Reading Assignment | Other Assignment | Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
Meeting 1, Wed, Jan. 18 | Introduction to course; visit to S. Maria sopra Minerva and Pantheon | Dixon, ed. 2008: Reading 1 (after meeting) | | Meeting point: Campus (TBA) and site visit to a church |
Meeting 2, Wed, Jan. 25: | The Counter-Reformation: the reform of sacred art and space: S. Stefano in Rotundo, S. Prassede, S. Maria Maggiore
| Noreen 2005 | | Meeting point: On steps behind Colosseum (south end), across from the “Martini Café” |
Meeting 3, Wed, Feb. 1: | The image of the martyred female saint: S. Cecilia and S. Bibiana | Kampf 2001 (Course Post-It) | | Meeting point: Church of S. Bibiana, near Piazza Vittorio/Termini train station |
Meeting 4, Wed, Feb. 8: | Caravaggio at Galleria Borghese | Dixon, ed. 2008: Reading 2 (Bellori), esp p. 23, and 30-33. | | Meeting point: Entrance to Galleria Borghese at ** 8.45AM ** |
Meeting 5, Wed, Feb. 15: | Caravaggio: S. Maria del Popolo, S. Agostino, S. Luigi dei Francesi | Jones 2008, ch. 2; Olson 2002 (Course Post-It) | | Meeting point: Steps of S. Maria del Popolo |
Meeting 6, Wed, Feb. 22: | The Baroque City: Piazza Mattei, Palazzo Spada, Campo di Fiori, S. Maria della Pace, Sant’Agostino, to Palazzo Borghese
| San Juan 2001, ch. 4; Nussdorfer 1997 (Course Post-It) | | Meeting point: "Turtle Fountain" in Piazza Mattei |
Meeting 7, Wed., Feb. 29: | Bernini at Galleria Borghese | Kenseth 1981; Warwick 2004 (Course Post-It) | | Meeting point: Entrance to Galleria Borghese at ** 8.45AM ** |
Meeting 8, Wed, March 7: | MID-TERM EXAM | | | Mid-Term Exam on Campus |
Meeting 9, FRIDAY, March 9 (Make-Up Day for April 25): | Restoring and displaying ancient sculpture in Baroque Rome: Palazzo Altemps, “the Pasquino,” and Palazzo Mattei | Montagu 1989, ch. 7; San Juan 2001, Introduction | | Meeting point: Entrance to Palazzo Altemps, near north end of Piazza Navona |
Meeting 10, Wed, March 14: | Vatican Museums (Paintings Gallery) and Sistine Chapel: competitions in style (Poussin, Valentin de Bolougne, and Caravaggio; Gentileschi) and the invention of illusionism (Michelangelo’s impact on the Baroque) | Dixon, ed. 2008: Reading 3 (Sohm), esp p. 39-41 | | Meeting point: Entrance to Vatican Museums at **9.00AM** |
Wed, March 21: NO CLASS | NO CLASS - Spring Break!! :) | | | |
Meeting 11, Wed, March 28: | Bernini and Borromini: S. Maria della Vittoria, S. Carlo al Quattro Fontane, S. Andrea al Quirinale | Warma 1984; Dixon, ed. 2008: Readings 4 (Lavin), 5 (Connors). | | Meeting point: Caffè Piccarozzi”, Piazza della Repubblica 62, at the top of via Nazionale near metro stop “Repubblica” |
Meeting 12, Wed. April 4: | Il Gesu and Sant’Ignazio; Galleria Doria Pamphili | Dixon, ed. 2008: Reading 10 (Habel) | | Meeting point: Steps of the church of Il Gesu, between Largo Argentina and Piazza Venezia |
Meeting 13, Wed, April 11: | The Barberini verus the Pamphili: Palazzo Barberini and Piazza Navona | Dixon, ed. 2008: Readings 15 (Vitzthum), and 14 (Waddy); San Juan 2001, ch. 6. | | Meeting point: Piazza Barberini, at Bernini’s “Triton Fountain” (center of piazza) |
Meeting 14, Wed, April 18: | St. Peter’s Basilica | Rice 2008 (course Post-It); Tronzo 2005 (essay by Lavin). | PAPER DUE (See Paper Assignment Handout for Details) | Meeting point: Obelisk in center of piazza, St. Peter’s Basilica |
April 25 – NO CLASS – Holiday | NO CLASS - Holiday! Buona festa! | | | |
FINAL EXAM - Date/Time (Campus - TBA) Final Exam Week (April 28 – May 4) | | | | |
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