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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 295"
COURSE NAME: "Early Italian Renaissance Art (On-site; Mandatory trip to Florence)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Paul Tegmeyer
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: T2:15 PM 5:00 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Partially on-site; mandatory 3-day trip to Florence
OFFICE HOURS: Immediately before class or by appointment or email
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
To learn about Early Renaissance art in Central Italy
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 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 well grounded 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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The goal of the course is to learn to employ sound methodological and historical approaches to arrive at an understanding of the visual thinking and communicative processes devised by artists and patrons during the Early Renaissance period in central Italy.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
History of Italian Renaissance ArtFrederick Hartt and David G. WilkinsPrentice Hall978-0205705818     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Attendance and Participation 10%
Mid-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 course.
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:
Students are required to attend all classes to receive full grade percentage
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. 14)

 

2.         Duccio and Giotto                                                      (Jan. 21)

 

3.         Giotto                                                                          (Jan. 28)

 

4.         Trecento Sienese Painters                                           (Feb. 4)

 

5.         Later Trecento Florentine Painting                              (Feb. 11)

 

6.         Brunelleschi and Early Renaissance Architecture      (Feb. 18)

 

7.         Mid-Term Examination                                            (Feb. 25)

 

8.         Donatello and Early Renaissance Sculpture               (Mar. 4)

 

            Week-end Field Trip to Florence

            (Fri.-Sun., Mar. 7-9)

 

9.         No Class!  (Make-up on Florence trip)                       (Mar. 11)

       SPRING BREAK

10.       Ghiberti et al.                                                               (Mar. 25)

 

11.       Masaccio and Early Renaissance Painting                  (Apr. 1)

 

12.       No Class!  (Make-up on Florence trip)                        (Apr. 8)

 

13.       Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi                            (Apr. 15)

 

14.       Paolo Uccello; Dom. Veneziano; Castagno                (Apr. 22)[Research Papers Due]