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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 298-1"
COURSE NAME: "Baroque Rome and Its Monuments (On-site: activity fee €25 or $33)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Tuck-Scala Anna
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: M 10:30-13:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: On-site; activity fee: €25 or $33
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
--To gain a thorough and intimate knowledge of Italian seventeenth-century (baroque) monuments, and, at the same time, learn about the political, social and cultural history of the period
--To become familiar with looking at original works of art in context and interpreting them critically
--To acquire a deeper and more meaningful appreciation for Rome
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This on-site course in Rome covers monuments of the seventeenth century (later known as the "baroque" period). Rome is the city where the baroque style originated and flourished, and it is the ideal place to study some of the most significant works of painting, sculpture, architecture, and urban planning from ca. 1580-to ca. 1750. We will critically examine major works by Annibale Carracci, Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Domenichino, Lanfranco, Pietro da Cortona, Andrea Sacchi, and especially Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini. The following are some important aspects of baroque art, which we will have the opportunity to study more effectively on-site than in the classroom: style, technique, scale, collocation, urban context, effects on the viewer (for example, theatrical squares, fountains, illusionistic ceiling frescoes, fake domes). We will discuss artistic theory, concerns for decorum, the "affetti", classicism vs. naturalism, parallels between poetry and painting, papal patronage, and psychological and feminist interpretations of artists. The Counter-Reformation and the Catholic Revival, papal propaganda and nepotism, the powerful new orders, such as the Jesuits, as well as Queen Christina of Sweden's life, will be investigated.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to share extensive knowledge about baroque art and guide others in Rome.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Art and Archtecture in Italy, 1600-1750. 3 volumesRudolf Wittkower (revised by Joseph Connors and Jennifer Montagu)Yale University0-300-07939-7, 0-300-07940-0, 0-300-07941-9     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
 This is an upper-level art history course. No distinction is made between art and non-art majors in class. Grading is not based on a curve. All students are expected to attend class, be on time, keep up with the reading assignments, and complete all assignments and take exams on schedule. Grades will be lowered for non-compliance and unexcused absences. There may be an unannounced pop quiz if it is perceived that the class is not staying current with the assignments and the material. Specific guidelines for all assignments and exams will be provided, and graded accordingly. Students are responsible for contacting the professor immediately if there are any questions or problems. Any student who has a need for accomodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the professor privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible at the beginning of the course. The required documentation should be on file. Please see the website for the complete policy. 
Three viewing assignments Each viewing assignment is 4 pages long (1000 words) and due at the beginning of class on the day of discussion (see schedule). Viewing assignments must be well-writtent to earn a high grade.15%
On-site presentationA brief presentation (about 10 minutes) is required; the topic and date will be chosen by student from a list of options.15%
Midterm and Final examThe midterm exam is on February 27; the final exam will be during finals week (date to be announced). Each exam is worth 25% if the final course grade.50%
Participation and improvementRegular and punctual class attendance is mandatory. Viewing and discussing art on-site will be the highlight of the course. Even if students have seen baroque monuments before on their own or are studying them in other courses, it is expected that students will attend class and learn something new. It is essential to meet on time and to bring student IDs for discounts when possible. In churches we must behave respectfully and be dressed appropriately (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, mini-skirts, hats or flip flops). Visits to other sites in Rome will be recommended. Students should take advantage of Italy's incomparable artistic wealth by visiting other cities with baroque art, especially Naples, Bologna, Genoa and Turin.20%

-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:
REGULAR AND PUNCTUAL CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. ABSENCES ARE EXCUSED ONLY WITH OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF ILLNESS OR EMERGENCY.
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

SessionSession FocusReading AssignmentOther AssignmentMeeting Place/Exam Dates
January 16, 2012; meeting place to be announcedINTRODUCTION TO COURSE: SYLLABUSBackground information: Wittkower, vol. I, Introduction, chapter 1  
January 23, 2012; meet in classroom at 10:30 amRENAISSANCE VS. BAROQUE; THE CONCEPT OF MANNERISM: Altarpieces in the Vatican pinacoteca, masterpieces of ancient sculpture, and Raphael's Stanza della Segnatura and Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling   
January 30, 2012; meet at entrance to the Doria-Pamphilj galleryTHE CARRACCI REFORM OF PAINTING; CARAVAGGIO'S EARLY PAINTINGS; PAMPHILJ FAMILY PATRONAGEWittkower, vol. I, chapters 2 and 3. For Alessandro Algardi, Wittkower, vol. II, chapter 5, p. 88-94  
Make up day for April 9, Friday, February 3, 2012; meet at entrance to church of Santa Maria del Popolo (near gateway to square) CARAVAGGIO'S MATURE WORKS (PAINTINGS IN CHURCHES: SAN LUIGI DEI FRANCESI, SANTA MARIA DEL POPOLO, SANT'AGOSTINO); THE CARAVAGGISTI; THE SPECIAL CASE OF ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI   
February 6, 2012; meet in front of the church of San Luigi dei FrancesiTHE BOLOGNESE ARTISTS IN ROME (Domenichino's "Saint Cecilia" frescoes in San Luigi dei Francesi; Domenichino and Lanfranco's frescoes in San Andrea della Valle)Wittkower, vol. I, chapter 4, pp. 41-58, vol. II, chapter 8, pp. 160-166VIEWING ASSIGNMENT OF THE SPADA GALLERY DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS; ATTACH TICKET STUB 
February 13, 2012; meet in classroom at 10:30 amGIANLORENZO BERNINIìS EARLY SCULPTURE; VILLA BORGHESE BAROQUE ART AND PATRONAGE OF CARDINAL SCIPIONE BORGHESEWittkower, vol. II, chapter 1 (Introduction), chapter 2, pp. 5-23.  
February 20, 2012; meet near Triton fountain in center of Piazza BarberiniANDREA SACCHI AND PIETRO DA CORTONA; POPE URBAN VIII AND BARBERINI PATRONAGE (Palazzo Barberini)Wittkower, vol. II, chapter 4, pp. 74-84; chapter 5, pp. 85-89VIEWING ASSIGNMENT ON PALAZZO BARBERINI DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS; ATTACH TICKET STUB 
February 27, 2012; meet in classroomMIDTERM EXAM TICKET STUBS DUE FOR VATICAN MUSEUMS.MIDTERM
March 5, 2012; meet near obelisk in center of Saint Peter's squareTHE DEVELOPMENT OF BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE: CARLO MADERNO AND BERNINI; BASILICA AND PIAZZA DI SAN PIETROWittkower, vol. I, chapter 6, pp. 75-79, vol. II, chapter 2, pp. 33-38  
March 12, 2012; meet by Trevi fountainBERNINI VS. BORROMINI (Churches: SS. Vincenzo ed Anastasio by Martino Longhi the Younger, Sant'Andrea al Quirinale by Bernini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane by Borromini, Santa Susanna facade by Carlo Maderno, Santa Maria della Vittoria with "Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" in the Cornaro chapel by Bernini)Wittkower, vol. II, chapter 2, pp. 23-33, chapter 3, pp. 39-45, pp. 106-107TICKET STUBS FROM THE BORGHESE GALLERY ARE DUE 
March 19, 2012; NO CLASS/SPRING BREAK    
March 26, 2012; meet near the Four Rivers fountain by Bernini in the center of Piazza NavonaBERNINI AND BORROMINI CONTINUED; PAMPHILJ PATRONAGE; PIETRO DA CORTONA (Pietro da Cortona's facade of Santa Maria della Pace, and frescoed ceiling in the Chiesa Nuova; Borromini's facade of the Oratorio dei Filippini, Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza; Bernini's fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Sant'Agnese in Agone)Wittkower, vol. II, chapter 3, pp. 45-62; chapter 4, pp. 63-65, 70-74View interior of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza (open Sundays, 9 am to noon) 
April 2, 2012; meet outside the entrance to Il Gesù churchTHE JESUITS; LATE BAROQUE ILLUSIONISTIC CELING PAINTINGS (Il Gesù: G. B. Gaulli/Baciccia, "Adoration of the Name of Jesus"; Elephant obelisk; Sant'Ignazio: A. Pozzo, "Allegory of the Missionary Work of the Jesuits"; Piazza Sant'Ignazio, Santa Maria in Via Lata facade, San Marcello al Corso facade)Wittkower, vol. II, chapter 8, pp. 134-145  
April 9, 2012, NO CLASS/PASQUETTA    
April 16, 2012; meet at center of Piazza del PopoloLATE BAROQUE MONUMENTS AND SQUARES (Piazza del Popolo, Sant'Andrea della Fratte, Collegio di Propaganda Fide facade, Spanish steps, Trevi fountain)Wittkower, vol. III, chapter 1 (Introduction), chapter 2, pp. 5-17  
April 23, 2012; meet in Lemon tree courtyard at Guarini campus, JCUBAROQUE CONTEXT OF TRASTEVERE, AND SOME MONUMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF JCU (Queen Christina of Sweden's residence, Stefano Maderno's "Santa Cecilia" in Santa Cecilia in Trastevere; Bernini's "Blessed Ludovica Albertoni" in San Francesco a Ripa) VIEWING ASSIGNMENT ON THE CORSINI GALLERY IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS; ATTACH TICKET STUB 
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCEDFINAL EXAM  DURING FINALS WEEK