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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 296"
COURSE NAME: "Italian High Renaissance Art"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Paul Tegmeyer
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
W9:15 AM 12:00 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Partially on-site; mandatory 3-day trip to Florence
OFFICE HOURS:
After class or by Appointment or email
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An extension of the study of Italian art and architecture in the Renaissance through the second half of the 15th century into the first three decades of the 16th. The works of Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pollaiuolo, and others will be studied, along with works by those whose innovations initiated the High Renaissance style: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Bramante, and Raphael. Numerous on-site visits in Rome and a trip to Florence are an essential part of the course. Mandatory field trip may require a fee.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course Description: the course is designed in a survey format, presupposing a limited selection of important or representative works dating roughly from the mid-Quattrocento through the early Cinquecento 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 took place in the artistic production of this period marking the development from Early to High Renaissance. Various types of art, themes, and media (painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.) will be examined in an attempt to obtain a well-rounded and balanced view of this multivalent period. There will be several site visits in Rome as well as an extra-cost required three-day week-end field trip to Florence.
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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 Renaissance in Central Italy.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| History of Italian Renaissance Art | Frederick Hartt and David G. Wilkins | Prentice Hall | 978-0205705818 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 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 cours
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.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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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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Preliminary list of lectures and visits:
1. Introduction to the course (Jan. 20)
2. Pollaiuolo (Jan. 27)
3. Verrocchio (Feb. 3)
4. Ghirlandaio (Feb. 10)
5. Site visit: S. M. sopra Minerva (Filippino Lippi); S. M. in Aracoeli (Pinturicchio) (Feb. 17)
MEET at the Elephant obelisk behind the Pantheon
6. Leonardo da Vinci (Feb. 24)
7. Mid-term Exam (Mar. 2)
8. Leonardo (Mar. 9)
9. No Class (Make-up on Florence Trip) (Mar. 16)
Week-end Field Trip to Florence
(Mar. 18 - Mar. 20; Fri.-Sun.)
10. No Class (Make-up on Florence Trip) (Mar. 23)
Spring Break
11. Michelangelo (Apr. 6)
12. Michelangelo in Rome; Early Raphael (Apr. 13)
13. Raphael in Rome (Apr. 20)
14. Site visit: S. Pietro in Montorio (Apr. 27) (Research Papers Due)
MEET at façade of S. Pietro in Montorio on Janiculum Hill
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