Art 2302: Art History Survey II

Art 2302: Art History Survey II Dr. Kimberly S. Busby Office: Carr 243 (325) 486 6017 Hours: kimberly.busby@angelo.edu MWF 9:30 10, 12 1, 2 3, TR 11:45 12:30, 1:45 2:15, and by appointment MWF 10:00 10:50 AM Spring 2016 Ars longa, Vita brevis est The Art (craft, skill) long, Life is short The Greek physician, Hippocrates, quoted by the Roman philosopher, Seneca Course Catalogue Description: A survey of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Gothic period of the 13 th century through the modern era. Course Content and Objective: This course is designed as a chronological survey of western art and architecture from the thirteenth century CE to the modern era. Students will learn to situate works of art and architecture within their respective cultural contexts through interdisciplinary methodologies. The goal of this course is for the student to acquire proficiency in the principles of visual analysis, honing their abilities to interpret and discuss works of art and architecture in the western tradition from the fourteenth century CE to the Modern era. This course satisfies the Creative Arts core curriculum requirement. THECB Creative Arts Core Objective: The objective of the creative arts in a core curriculum is to expand the student's knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as the creative arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation for arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. 1

THECB Core Curriculum Component Area Objectives: Critical Thinking Skills (CT): to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information; Communication Skills (CS): to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication; Teamwork (T): to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal; Social Responsibility (SR): to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. ASU CREATIVE ARTS CORE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Identify and describe a body or works (individually and collectively) in the creative arts. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: 4 multiple choice and true/false exams, in class discussions and 1 written assignment. 2. Analyze and summarize aesthetic principles that structure creative works. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: 4 multiple choice and true/false exams, in class discussions and 1 written assignment. 3. Explain and differentiate creative works as expressions of values within cultural and historical contexts. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: 4 multiple choice and true/false exams, inclass discussions and 1 written assignment. Expected Course Level Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the history of art from the gothic to modern eras in a variety of media, including architecture. Students will develop competency in stylistic and iconographic analyses of works of art which may be applied both in and outside the classroom. Students will be given the opportunity to improve oral and written expression as well as critical thinking skills, leading to an increased competency in the articulation of ideas. Students will be able to identify and compare striking continuities and equally important contrasts in artistic style and meaning from the gothic to modern eras. 2

Students will be able to identify the significance of the socio historical context in which a work of art or architecture was created. Students will be able to critically examine the ethical issues surrounding the discussion of ownership of cultural property and its preservation. Students will gain a better understanding of art history and its evolution, particularly through new finds and new interpretations of existing works that demonstrate the dynamic nature of the discipline which requires continual reevaluation and reinterpretation. Required Text: Marilyn Stokstad and Michael Cothren, Art History, Volume 2 (5th edition), Prentice Hall, 2013 Course Requirements and Grade Basis: There will be four exams (see weeks 4, 8, 13, 17) consisting of multiple choice and True/False questions. The Final Exam will not be cumulative. Each exam will be worth 100 points, or 20% of the course grade. In addition, there will be one critical analysis essay which is also worth 20% of the course grade. The essay paper is due on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in class. Extra Credit: Extra credit questions will be added to each of the four exams allowing the student to earn extra credit points. Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on their performance on the four exams given over the course of the semester as well as the paper. Grading for each of these exams and paper is as follows: Grading: 90 100 = A 80 89 = B 70 79 = C 60 69 = D 59 and below = F 3

Important: Be advised that the student is responsible for (and may be tested upon) all material covered in lectures which may or may not appear in the course textbook. Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is required for success in this course. Roll will be taken for each lecture. A sign in sheet will be provided, and it is the responsibility of each student to sign the sign in sheet to be counted present. Be advised that signing the attendance sheet for any student other than yourself will be considered academic misrepresentation and reason for disciplinary action. In case of late arrival, please take the nearest seat. If you are unable to attend class, you are responsible for notes and assignments announced during those classes you did not attend. NOTE: An excused absence will be granted only for documented health and family purposes (illness, emergencies, etc.) Notification of such an absence should be given to the instructor at the next class the student attends. Failure to provide such notification will result in an unexcused absence. Important: Following the standards set by the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, students are allowed four (4) absences. If the student accumulates more than four (4) unexcused absences his/her grade will be reduced by a full letter grade, and continue to be reduced for each additional unexcused absence. The accumulation of more than eight (8) absences will result in automatic failure from the class. It is the student s responsibility to withdraw from class if they do not want to receive a failing grade. University Course Withdrawal Policy The last day to drop a course or to totally withdraw from the University will be Friday, April 1, 2016. Withdrawal grades will be indicated by W. Any student who withdraws from the course after this date will receive a failing (F) grade for the course. Incomplete and Prolonged Absence: A grade of incomplete can only be granted for documented health and family purposes. In the event of prolonged illness, please contact me personally or have a family member contact me as soon as possible. It is the student s responsibility to contact the Office of Student Life at 942 2193 in order to 4

document your circumstance. Note: An incomplete will not be granted for students missing more than eight (8) classes. Please Note: No make up tests will be given. No tests will be given early for any reason. If an exam has already begun and you arrive late, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Therefore, do not show up late and disrupt the exam. Instead, email me of your circumstances and I will decide whether or not to excuse your absence. (See missed exam circumstances below) If you miss a test you may receive credit for it provided you have a valid documented medical excuse. If approved by the instructor, the next test grade you earn may be counted twice and applied to cover the missing points. No guests are allowed in class without prior consent of the instructor. Expectations and Etiquette: Students are expected to arrive on time for class and participate in all activities. Leaving class before dismissal is not acceptable. Electronics: All phones, pagers, and electronic devices must be turned off or to silent ring during class. In this regard, students are expected to give their undivided attention to the instructor. Therefore, no texting, listening to ipods or talking to other students (unless instructed to do so as part of class activity) is permitted during class. Respect: Please act responsibly and respectfully towards the instructor and your fellow students. In this regard, students who conduct themselves in a disrespectful manner will be asked to leave the class and will receive an unexcused absence for that day. Angelo State University expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is contained in both print and web versions of the Student Handbook. ADA Compliance Persons with disabilities which may warrant academic accommodations must contact the Student Life Office, Garden Level, University Center, (325) 942 2191, in order to request such accommodations prior to any accommodations being implemented. You are encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 5

Art Major/Minor Meetings: Be advised that if you are an Art major/minor, you are required to attend the departmental major/minor meetings. Religious Holiday Observance Policy 1. Religious holy day means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code 11.20. 2. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. 3. A student who is excused under section 2 may not be penalized for the absence; however, the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to complete the assignment satisfactorily. All powerpoint presentations will be put on the network J drive. From a university computer, click on My computer, then click on DFS_Labson an (This is the J drive), then click on Classroom Data, then click on Art & Music, then click on the folder, Art2302 Spring2016. Each lecture will be listed by class and lecture date, e.g., the first lecture will be under, art2302012016. When sending an e mail to me, please include the course number or day and time the class meets in the subject line so I can identify you immediately. I have around 175 students each semester and may not be able to identify everyone by name. I should be addressed as Professor Busby or Dr. Busby. There are no other alternatives. Directions for accessing the J drive remotely: To start, you have to install the ASU VPN client. Go to http://www.angelo.edu/services/technology/network/vpn/ to get the client for Windows Once installed, run the program and log in. You'll use your RamPort log in information. 6

Click continue on the "Unauthorized use is prohibited" banner. There should now be a closed yellow padlock down by the clock showing you are connected. Once you are logged in, open your file browser, i.e. Windows Explorer. In the address line, type \\fileserve1\classroomdata\art and Music\art2302 Spring2016 and hit enter: Then it will ask your user id and password: choose to Sign in as another user (because of being off campus) Angelo\username Password Once there, click on the appropriate folder for the class you are. If you have any problems accessing the J drive remotely, contact IT at 942 2911. Do not contact me. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 Introduction to the course: The Visual Legacy of Classical Antiquity and the Art of the Renaissance READING: Stokstad, Chapter 18: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe Week 2 Fourteenth Century Art in Europe continued and Northern Renaissance Art (15 th Century CE) READING: Stokstad, Chapter 19: Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe Week 3 Northern Renaissance Art continued and Italian Renaissance Art (15 th Century CE) READING: Stokstad, Chapter 20: Renaissance Art in Fifteenth Century Italy 7

Week 4 Italian Renaissance Art (15 th Century CE) continued Review for exam 1 EXAM #1 Friday, February 12, 2016 (Exam covers material in chapters 18 20 covered in class lectures from 1/20 2/10/16 [20% of course grade]) Week 5 Italian Renaissance Art (16 th Century CE) READING: Stokstad, Chapter 21: Sixteenth Century Art in Italy Week 6 Italian Renaissance Art (16 th Century CE) continued and Northern Renaissance Art (16 th Century CE) READING: Stokstad, Chapter 22: Sixteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula Week 7 Northern Renaissance Art (16 th Century CE) continued and Baroque Art READING: Stokstad, Chapter 23: Seventeenth Century Art in Europe Week 8 Italian Baroque Art continued Review for Exam 2 EXAM #2 (Mid Term) Friday, March 11, 2016 (Exam covers material in chapters 21 23 covered in class lectures from 2/15 3/9/16 [20% of course grade]) Week 9 No class Spring Break 8

Week 10 Baroque Art continued READING: Stokstad, Chapter 23: Seventeenth Century Art in Europe Week 11 18 th Century CE Art READING: Stokstad, Chapter 30: Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and North America Week 12 18 th Century CE Art continued and 19 th Century CE Art (Early Nineteenth Century Art: Neoclassicism and Romanticism) READING: Stokstad, Chapter 31: Mid to Late Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and the United States Week 13 19 th Century Art continued and Review for Exam 3 EXAM #3 Friday, April 15, 2016 (Exam covers material in chapters 23, 30 and 31 covered in class lectures from 3/21 4/13/16 [20% of course grade]) Week 14 19 th Century CE Art continued READING: Stokstad, Chapter 31: Mid to Late Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and the United States Week 15 Modern Art 9

READING: Stokstad, Chapter 32: Modern Art in Europe and the Americas, 1900 1950 Critical Analysis Essay paper due on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in class Any late papers will be docked a letter grade. Week 16 International Scene Post WWII and Review for Final Exam READING: Stokstad, Chapter 33: The International Scene Since 1950 Week 17 Exam #4 (Final Exam) Monday, May 9, 2016 from 10:30 AM 12:30 PM (Exam is not cumulative and covers material in chapters 31 33 covered in class lectures from 4/18 5/6/16 [20% of course grade]) 10