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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AH 294"
COURSE NAME: "Renaissance Rome and Its Monuments (Rome City Series)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session I 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Antonella De Michelis
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 2:00 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
On-site; activity fee: €25 or $33
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Rome City Series - This on-site course will study the monuments of Renaissance Rome: painting, sculpture and architecture produced by such masters as Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo, all attracted to the lucrative service of popes, cardinals and nobles of the Roman court. On-site classes will investigate examples of palace and villa architecture, chapel decoration that encompasses altarpieces and funerary sculpture, as well as urbanistic projects where the city itself was considered as a work of art. In-class lectures will introduce historical context and theory allowing the student to understand artworks studied conceptually and place commissions of painting and sculpture within a socio-historic framework.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The Renaissance begins in Rome with the return of the papacy from Avignon in the early fifteenth century: a new spirit of optimism, energy and rebirth of ancient culture marked this period and the papal court was at the vanguard of this movement. Topics will include patronage, iconography and the intellectual ideas that inspired the artistic and ideological ‘Renovatio Romae’, the renewal of Rome.
This course will provide the student with a clear grasp of the Renaissance city and the artwork produced in Rome from the end of the Great Schism (1417) to the beginning of the Council of Trent (1545). The majority of contact hours will be on-site and therefore a primary aim of this course is to develop skills of visual analysis. The course emphasis is on architecture and urbanism but a range of artistic media will be studied including painting and sculpture. Ultimately, the student will become intimately acquainted with the topography, urban makeup and history of the city and its monuments.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course outcomes:
- become aware of the historic and social context of artworks
- develop visual analysis
- understand theory and concepts as applicable to the course
- exercise critical thought and learn to develop an argument through research and writing
- acquire a deeper understanding of the Renaissance city, its topography and infrastructures
Key skills taught:
- how to ‘read’ an artwork: identifying elements of style, composition and iconography
- how to describe an artwork: learning and applying the vocabulary associated with art and architecture
· how to critically assess an artwork: engaging with secondary literature and evaluating and applying these ideas
- how to express and formulate your ideas about art
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Attendance and Participation | Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory in order to earn full marks. The final grade will take into consideration preparation required for class (i.e. readings) and participation in class discussions. | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | The midterm examination will be composed of short answer questions, slide identifications (identify name of object, patron, artist and date of artworks discussed in class) and slide comparisons (identify name of object, patron, artist and date for two works of art; followed by an essay where you compare and contrast the works illustrated). | 30% |
| Final Exam | The final examination will be composed of short answer questions, slide identifications (identify name of object, patron, artist and date of artworks discussed in class) and slide comparisons (identify name of object, patron, artist and date for two works of art; followed by an essay where you compare and contrast the works illustrated). | 30% |
| Research Paper | You are asked to select two artworks in Rome of your choice. At least one artwork must be taken from class lectures, the second is up to you. For example, if you choose to discuss the Carafa Chapel in the church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, you will need to choose a second chapel to form the basis of your 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:
Rome City Series - This on-site course will study the monuments of Renaissance Rome: painting, sculpture and architecture produced by such masters as Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo, all attracted to the lucrative service of popes, cardinals and nobles of the Roman court. On-site classes will investigate examples of palace and villa architecture, chapel decoration that encompasses altarpieces and funerary sculpture, as well as urbanistic projects where the city itself was considered as a work of art. In-class lectures will introduce historical context and theory allowing the student to understand artworks studied conceptually and place commissions of painting and sculpture within a socio-historic framework.
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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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| Session | Session Focus | Reading Assignment | Other Assignment | Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
| Monday, May 23 | Introduction to Course (inclass) Via Peregrinorum (on site)
| | Meeting Place: JCU | |
| Wednesday, May 25 | Via Papalis: The Monuments along the ‘Papal Way’
Rediscovering Antiquity: Leon Battista Alberti and Renaissance Treatises
| | Meeting Place: In front of Castel Sant'Angelo | |
| Monday, May 30 | Altarpieces & Tombs I: S. Maria in Aracoeli & S. Maria sopra Minerva | | Meeting Place: Equestrian monument of Marcus Aurelius, Piazza del Campidoglio
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| Wednesday, June 1 | EXAM 1 | | Meeting Place: JCU (TBA) | |
| Monday, June 6 | Sistine Chapel (in class)
S.Pietro in Montorio and the Janiculum (on-site)
| | Meeting Place: JCU (TBA) | |
| Wednesday, June 8 | Library Seminar - individual visit to Sistine Chapel | | | |
| Monday, June 13 | Renaissance Palaces 1 | DUE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND THESIS | Meeting Place: Ponte Sisto (middle)
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| Wednesday, June 15 | Castel Sant'Angelo | | Meeting Place: In front of Zecca (Via di Banco S. Spirito) | |
| Monday, June 20 | Renaissance Palaces II | | Meeting Place: Porta Sant'Anna (near St. Peter's; colonnade) | |
| Wednesday, June 22 | Renovatio Romae | DUE RESEARCH PAPERS | Meeting Place: Quirinal Palace | |
| Friday, June 24 | FINAL EXAM | | Meeting Place & Time: JCU (TBA) | |
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