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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 142"
COURSE NAME: "World Art II: Visual Culture of the Medieval World"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Lila Yawn
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 3:00 PM 4:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This survey course focuses on the art and architecture of Europe, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia from c. AD 400 to c. AD 1300. The course investigates the arts of the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic areas of western Asia, North Africa, and Europe, with brief considerations of the arts of sub-Saharan Africa and pre-Columbian America. Special attention will be given to religious traditions and to the languages of art (i.e. the symbolic codes) developed to serve, express, and enrich those traditions. The chief objective of the course is to equip students with a mental map of artistic developments of the period in their broader cultural-historical contexts. The course will also assist students in cultivating basic art-historical skills, in particular description, stylistic analysis, and iconographic and iconological analysis.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
See course description
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Specifically, students will learn to:
· Identify major monuments of late ancient, medieval European, Byzantine, Islamic, African, and Pre-Columbian American art from c. 400 to c. 1300, specifying their respective dates, authors, medias, and cultures and periods of origin.
· Describe and analyze works of art from those periods and cultures, with particular attention to their iconographies, period meanings, and social functions.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Gardner’s Art through the Ages: A Global History | Keiner, Fred S. | Engage Learning, 2016 | ISBN-10: 1285754999 | ISBN-13: 9781285754994 | | Depending on your needs, you may wish to purchase the comprehensive version of this book, as listed here, which is used at JCU in all four courses of the World Art sequence (AH141-142-143-144) or only the first volume, used in AH141-142. For the latter option see: http://www.cengage.com/search/productOverview.do?N=16&Ntk=P_EPI&Ntt=1169418690257706167725731270130042008&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial#table-of-contents | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| *** | Additional reference list distributed at the beginning of the semester | *** | *** | | |
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Professionalism & quizzes | Participation in class discussions (including the asking of intelligent & thoughtful questions), evidence of
out-of-class preparation & extra reading, punctuality, collegiality, inquisitiveness, obvious and constant
engagement in the course in and out of class + short quizzes (slide IDs or other questions) at the instructor's
discretion | 15% |
| Midterm examination | Slide identifications, term defnitions, essays (formal, iconographic, and functional analyses) | 20% |
| Research journal / paper assignments | Visual descriptions / analyses of works of art and architecture, observed in person | 35% |
| Final examination | Slide identifications, term definitions, essays (formal, iconographic, functional analyses) | 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:
Class meetings are mandatory. Attendance counts heavily in the professionalism grade and always has an impact on student success on exams and other assignments.
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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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Class no.
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Session Focus
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Preparatory reading: Gardner chapter…
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Assignments Due / Exams
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1a
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Introduction to the course
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1b
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Jewish and Christian Art in Late Antiquity
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11
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2a
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Jewish and Christian Art in Late Antiquity
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11
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2b
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Jewish and Christian Art in Late Antiquity
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11
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3a
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Early Byzantine Art
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12
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3b
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Early Byzantine Art
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12
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Journal (pt1) due
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4a
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The Iconoclastic Controversy
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12
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4b
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Middle Byzantine Art
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12
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5a
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Islamic Art
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13
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5b
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2
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11
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Islamic Art
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13
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Evening session, time TBA
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6a
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Islamic Art
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13
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6b
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Islamic Art
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13
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7a
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Arts of Ancient America
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14
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Evening session, time TBA
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7b
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Arts of Ancient America
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14
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8a
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Midterm examination
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Midterm exam
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8b
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3
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27
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Early African Art
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15
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9a
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Early Medieval Art in Europe
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16
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9b
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Early Medieval Art in Europe
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16
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Journal (pt2) due
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10a
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Early Medieval Art in Europe
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16
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10b
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Early Medieval Art in Europe
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15
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11a
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Romanesque Art & the Crusades
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17
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11b
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Romanesque Art & the Crusades
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17
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12a
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Romanesque Art & the Crusades
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17
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12b
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Romanesque Art & the Crusades
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17
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Journal (pt3) due
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13a
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Gothic Art & Architecture
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17
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13b
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Gothic Art & Architecture
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18
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14a
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Gothic Art & Architecture
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18
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14b
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Gothic Art & Architecture
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18
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FINAL EXAM WEEK
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Final exam, date/time TBA
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