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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 295"
COURSE NAME: "Early Italian Renaissance Art (Partially on-site; Mandatory trip to Florence)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Tegmeyer Paul
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: T 13:15-16:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Partially on-site; mandatory 3-day trip to Florence
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment or email

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
To learn as much as possible about Ren. art in Central Italy between 1300-1450.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course Description:  the course is designed with a survey format, presupposing a limited selection of important or representative artworks, from the Early Renaissance period (c.1300-1450) in central Italy.  We will explore not only the significance of the individual images within their original historical context, but also the meaning of the stylistic changes that can be noted over the period.  Various artistic types, themes and media (painting, sculpture and architecture) will be examined in an attempt to obtain a well-rounded and accurate view of this complex and influential period of art.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
the course is designed with a survey format, presupposing a limited selection of important or representative artworks, from the Early Renaissance period (c.1300-1450) in central Italy.  We will explore not only the significance of the individual images within their original historical context, but also the meaning of the stylistic changes that can be noted over the period.  Various artistic types, themes and media (painting, sculpture and architecture) will be examined in an attempt to obtain a well-rounded and accurate view of this complex and influential period of art.  In addition to the classroom lectures, there will be an extra-cost required three-day week-end trip to Florence.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Italian Renaissance Art, 7th editionHartt and Wilkins n/a     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Attendance and participation 10
research paper 30
mid-term exam 30
Final exam 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:
Students are required to attend all classes to obtain full percentage grade
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

Preliminary list of lectures:

 

1.         Introduction to the course and to the Renaissance     (Jan. 17)

 

2.         Duccio and Giotto                                                      (Jan. 24)

 

3.         Giotto                                                                          (Jan. 31)

 

4.         Trecento Sienese Painters                                           (Feb. 7)

 

5.         Later Trecento Florentine Painting                             (Feb. 14)

 

6.         Brunelleschi and Early Renaissance Architecture      (Feb. 21)

 

7.         Mid-Term Examination                                            (Feb. 28)

 

8.         Donatello and Early Renaissance Sculpture               (Mar. 6)

 

            Week-end Field Trip to Florence

            (Fri.-Sun., Mar. 9-11)

 

9.         No Class!  (Make-up on Florence trip)                       (Mar. 13)

 

10.       SPRING BREAK

 

11.       Ghiberti et al.                                                              (Mar. 27)

 

12.       Masaccio and Early Renaissance Painting                  (Apr. 3)

 

13.       Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi                            (Apr. 10)

 

14.       No Class!  (Make-up on Florence trip)                       (Apr. 17)

 

15.       Paolo Uccello; Dom. Veneziano; Castagno                (Apr. 24)[Research Papers Due]