Advanced Placement Art History Course Description and Philosophy

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1 Advanced Placement Art History Course Description and Philosophy Advanced Placement Art History is a full year, college-level course that spans prehistory to the contemporary era in view of historical aesthetic trends. This honors course is presented in challenging, fast paced manner. Students are given more responsibility to complete additional coursework at home. The College Board, 2007 PowerPoint and Smart Board technology will be used to give a greater experience for this course. Students will be required to evaluate art over the span of time based off of its social and cultural meaning. The course also will prepare students for the AP test in the subject area. Evaluation of studentsʼ performance will be based on unit tests, essays, presentations, independent work, and quizzes. In addition there will be a midterm and final examination. Text Reference: Marilyn Stokstad, Art: A Brief History, New York: Prentice Hall, On line companion contains, essay questions, online quizzes, writing activities and web links. Written July

2 Unit I: Art Before the Written Word Essential Questions: Why is prehistoric art salient to the development in art? How did the earliest people express themselves through art? Describe trends in Neolithic art Describe trends in Paleolithic art Understand the chronology of prehistory Describe the method and types of cave paintings Understand trends in the Bronze and Iron Age What is art? Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit I Topic 1: Prehistoric Art Upper Paleolithic art Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3, C-7 Neolithic art Term Paper Discussion Bronze and Iron Age Small Group Work PowerPoint Report ibooks Further readings and in-class discussions will be tailored to individual student interest and abilities. Ethical Decision Making What measures should be taken to preserve prehistoric works of art? 2

3 Unit II: Mesopotamian and Egyptian Art Essential Questions: What is the legacy of ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian art? Does art reflect culture or shape it? Understand the general history of the era Understand the Dynastic eras Understand the contributions of the two civilizations Understand the geography of the Near East Differentiate art from the two periods Understand the role of religion in the religion Describe the polytheism in the region Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit II Topic 1: Egyptian Art Early and Dynastic Egypt Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Term Paper Discussion Small Group Work PowerPoint Report ibooks Topic 2: Mesopotamia Students will choose contemporary exhibitions of Egyptian art to evaluate and determine whether or nor they accurately depict the era.. Ethical Decision Making The class will evaluate the impact that religious beliefs and values have on the art of a culture. 3

4 Unit III: Early Asian Art Essential Questions: What are the key characteristics of Asian art? How does art mirror society? Understand general history of the era Relate the contributions of ancient India Understand the culture of Southeast Asia Understand the characteristics of ancient Chinese art Understand early Japanese art and how it was influenced by China and Korea Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit III Topic 1: India Gandhara and Mathura Styles Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3, C-7. The Gupta Period Term Paper Discussion Topic 2: China Topic 3: Japan Small Group Work Students will design a project that compares and contrasts early Asian art from India, China, Korea and Japan. PowerPoint Report 4

5 Unit IV: Greek and Aegean Art Essential Questions: What are the contributions of Greek and Aegean art? Why is the style of Greek art and architecture so often emulated? Understand the contributions of Greek art and architecture Understand the history of the era Understand the new developments in architecture Understand the characteristics of the golden age of art Understand the legacy of Greek civilization Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit IV Topic 1: Minoan Culture Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3;D-3, 4. Term Paper Discussion Topic 2: Mycenaean Civilization Topic 3: Greek Civilization Topic 4: The Parthenon and Acropolis Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Students will explore the evolution of Greek architecture and compare ancient and modern day architecture to make inferences about style and design. 5

6 Unit V: Roman Art Essential Questions: What is the legacy of Roman civilization? How should art historians record and present what they learn? Understand the general history of the era Understand Roman art and sculpture Understand Roman architecture contributions Understand changes and patronage in Roman art Contrast Roman and Greek sculpture, architecture and painting Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit V Topic 1: The Republican Period Test/Quizzes Text Lecture 6.3; D-4 Internet Research Term Paper Discussion Lab Activity Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Lab Supplies Topic 2: The Age of Augustus Topic 3: The Empire Topic 4: Imperial Art and Architecture Topic 5: The Late Empire Topic 6: Byzantine Art Students will explore various eras of Roman history independently and relate to the class how patronage and politics influenced artistic expression. 6

7 Unit VI: Islamic Art Essential Questions: What are the contributions of Islamic art? Is traditional Islamic art consistent with the values and beliefs presented in the Islamic world today? Understand the history of the era Understand the geography of the civilization Understand the Mughal Empireʼs aspects Understand the early Ottoman era Identify how the Ottoman Empire bridged the gap between eastern and western cultures Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit VI Topic 1: Early Caliphates Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Term Paper Discussion Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Topic 2: Late Islamic art Topic 3: The Mughal Dynasty Topic 4: The Ottoman Empire Students will select a period of the Ottoman empire and identify the artistic hallmarks of that period. 7

8 Unit VII: Early Medieval and Romanesque art Essential Question: What has the legacy to the contemporary period was innovated from the Medieval and Romanesque eras? Understand the general history of Europe during the era Differentiate the progression of early medieval and Romanesque art Describe changes in art from previous units studied Describe changes and modern developments from the era Describe the impact of the Catholic Church during the era Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit VII Topic 1: Carolingian Art Early Carolingian Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Later Carolingian Term Paper Discussion Lab Activity Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Topic 2: The Basilica and Timber Architecture Topic 3: The Monastery Topic 4: The Ottoman Period Topic 5: The Romanesque Period Topic 6: The Cloister Crafts Students will select one of the prevalent animals depicted in medieval art and describe what it communicates about the era. 8

9 Unit VIII: Gothic Art Essential Question: What differentiated Gothic art from previous eras? Describe the characteristics in Gothic architecture Describe the emergence of secular art Describe the role of religion in art and architecture Describe the geographical peculiarities as seen in Gothic art Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit VIII Topic 1: Gothic in France Secular art Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Secular architecture Term Paper Discussion Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Topic 2: Gothic Art in England Topic 3: Gothic Art in Germany Topic 4: Gothic art in Itlay Students will find examples of Gothic architecture, share them with the class and identify common features among identified buildings. 9

10 Unit IX: Renaissance Art Essential Questions: How did Renaissance art usher in the modern art period? What makes an artist an icon? Compare new developments in art to previous eras Describe the characteristics of Renaissance art Trace the spread of the era throughout Europe Describe the regional differences of the era Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit I Topic 1: Northern Renaissance art Printing Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; C-7 Tapestries Term Paper Discussion Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Topic 2: Italian sculpture and painting Topic 3: Mannerism Topic 4: Architecture Topic 5: The Reformation and its impact Students will find literary references to the Renaissance and share them with the class. 10

11 Unit X: Baroque and Rococo Art Essential Question: What was the legacy of baroque and Rococo art? Understand the history of the era Describe the political reasons for Baroque style Describe the characteristics of Baroque art Trace the development into Rococo art Describe the characteristics of Rococo style Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit X Topic 1: the Counter-Reformation Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3. Term Paper Discussion Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Topic 2: Protestant England Topic 3: Rococo Topic 4: Louis XIVʼs France Ethical Decision-Making While studying Canovaʼs Three Graces, the class will explore the concept of displaying art in a manner true to the artistʼs intention. 11

12 Unit XI: Early 19 th Century Art Trends Essential Question: How did art trends change in the 19 th Century? Understand the history of the era Trace changes in art movements Understand characteristics of neoclassical art Describe the trend of Romanticism Understand goals of the artists Describe characteristics of realism in the arts Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit XI Topic 1: Neoclassicism Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Term Paper Discussion Topic 2: Neoclassical architecture Topic 3: Romanticism Topic 4: Realism Students will explore how photography influenced landscape art. Small Group Work PowerPoint Report 12

13 Unit XII: Late 19 th Century Art Trends Essential Question: What are the trends in late 19 th century Art? Understand the history of the era Describe the new developments in the arts Understand the new modern trends in architecture and painting Recall major works and artists with visual prompts Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit XII Topic 1: Art Nouveau Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; C-7 Term Paper Discussion Topic 2: Impressionism Topic 3: Later Impressionism Topic 4: Post-Impressionism Small Group Work Students will explore various artists of the 19 th century and contrast the manner in which they portrayed women. PowerPoint Report 13

14 Unit XIII: Modern Art in the Early 20th Century Essential Question: What constitutes modern art? Synthesize the concept of modern art Trace developments in modern art Describe the history of the era Understand the impact of technology has had on art Describe the impact of existentialism on art Describe the impact of the world wars on art Describe how modern architecture has evolved Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit XIII Topic 1: Early Modern art trends in Europe Les Fauves Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; D-3,4,6. Die Brücke Term Paper Discussion Der Blaue Reiter Lab Activity Small Group Work PowerPoint Report Cubism Topic 2: Art between the wars The Bauhaus De Still Surrealism Constructivism Ethical Decision Making Using primary sources, students will evaluate the reaction of the general public to art that is different and will determine whether or not society can/should determine what constitutes art. 14

15 Unit XIV: Art Since 1945 Essential Question: Where is art going? Understand the history of the era Describe postwar trends in art Describe the impact of consumerism on art Describe the impact of feminism on art Describe new trends in architecture Topic/Content Skills Assessment Resources Instructional Method Tech Infusion NJCCCS: Unit: XIV Topic 1: Postwar Art Mainstream Art Test/Quizzes Text Lecture Internet Research 6.3; C-7 Term Paper Discussion Topic 2: Pop Art Topic 3: Minimalism Topic 4: Conceptual and Performance art Topic 5: Feminist Art Topic 6: Postmodernism and Neo-Expressionism Small Group Work Ethical Decision Makings Students will evaluate and discuss the impact of advertising and mass reproduction of works of art. PowerPoint Report 15

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