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Syllabus 2E/Intl 20Arts 2E / INTL 20 History of Art
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
De Anza College
Spring Quarter, 2005
4 units
Instructor: Dr. Catie Cadge-Moore
Classroom: MCC 10, Office: A44
e-mail: Cadgemoorecatie@fhda.edu
Phone: (408) 864-5683
Office Hours: M, T, W, Th 1:30-2:30
or by appointment
Course Description: This course is an introductory survey of Sub-Saharan African, indigenous American and Oceanic art history. Examples of art from prehistoric times to the present will be discussed. We will explore interdisciplinary issues in art such as the social, political, and ceremonial contexts. Other themes include stylistic analysis, the role of the individual artist and patron, and the importance of both tradition and innovation. Class time will be organized into three parts in which each region will be discussed. These three parts will include a basic introduction to the geography, history and cultural diversity of the region. Both slide lectures and class discussions will be included and active student participation in class will be encouraged.
Required Texts (available at the Bookstore): Blier, Suzanne Preston. The Royal Arts
Of Africa: The Majesty of Form. N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1998.
D’Alleva, Anne. Arts of the Pacific Islands. N.Y.: Harry N. Abrams, 1998.
Berlo, Janet C. and Ruth B. Phillips. Native North American Art. N.Y.: Oxford
University Press, 1998.
All reading assignments for each week are listed below.
In this class, I will expect students to:
1. Contribute to a positive, collaborative learning environment by being open and receptive to the ideas and opinions of others. It is ok to disagree with a concept, but please be respectful of the ideas of others.
2. Attend class regularly. More than three absences will result in the lowering of your grade one full step (A to a B, B to a C, etc.) or being dropped from the class.
3. Be on time and practice polite classroom etiquette. If you are late, I may count you absent, especially if you disturb the class! Don’t hold separate conversations during lecture time or class discussions. Others may want to hear what is going on in class! Come prepared to class and participate!
Turn off cell phones during class time – it is distracting for other students and the teacher.
4. Don’t cheat! Anyone found cheating on an exam or plagiarizing (copying material without reference or credit) will be given an “F” on that exam or assignment and may fail the course. Each student MUST write his/her own paper, even if research was conducted with others. If two students hand in the same paper, each will receive half the points earned (equivalent to an “F”).
5. Finish paper and reading assignments on time. Readings complement the material we cover in class. Completing the reading assignments will help your ability to participate in class discussions.
6. Following the paper assignment, visit one museum or campus resource outside of class meeting times. (See paper assignment handout for more information).
Assignments: Two exams are required. They will be composed of short slide identifications, multiple choice, reading and essay questions. Exam format, typical questions and study tips will be discussed thoroughly in class.
Two short papers will be required. The first paper is a 2-3 page response to looking at art. An assignment sheet will be given out in class. The second paper is a research paper and optional art project. It is 4-6 pages. The research paper requires a total bibliography of 4 sources. I will assist you in skills needed for documenting and writing research papers. See class handout for full instructions regarding the paper assignment. All papers need to be typed, double-spaced and proofread.
Grading Policy: Grades are determined using a scale of 100 points as follows:
100-90 A Two Exams: Midterm, Final = 25 points each 50 total
89-80 B Research paper = 25 points
79-70 C Art description paper = 15 points
69-60 D Class participation = 10 points
Below 60 F 100 points possible
NOTE: Class participation and attendance are very important components in your final grade. This class relies upon student participation as well as the instructor’s input. You need to take an active interest in class discussion and activities! Your involvement will contribute to the learning experience of
your classmates.
Class Schedule and Assignments:
Week One (April 4-7): Introduction to the course and Non-Western “tribal” art
Reading Assignment: Blier, Suzanne. The Royal Arts of Africa, pp. 11-16.
Theme: What is ‘art’? Broadening our definitions
Week Two (April 11-14): Ancient and Medieval West Africa – Nok, Ife, Benin
Kingdom / Yoruba arts
Reading Assignment: The Royal Arts of Africa, pp.43-64, 79-96.
Class Handouts on Nok, Ife.
Theme: Identifying the individual artist through style
Week Three (April 18-21): Dogon / Bamana/ Asante
Reading Assignment: The Royal Arts of Africa, pp 125-139, 152-154.
Theme: Masking societies and the importance of social context
Paper One DUE Thursday, April 21st .
Week Four (April 25-28 ): Central Africa: Kongo / Kuba / Bamum
Reading Assignment: The Royal Arts of Africa, pp. 165-171, 181-188, 201-206, 220-248.
Theme: Gender issues in African art.
Week Five (May 2-5): East Africa: Maasai / Midterm Review / Exam.
**Midterm Exam: Thursday, May 5.
Reading Assignment: No reading this week!
Week Six (May 9-12 ): Art of Polynesia – Tahiti / Marquesas / Hawaii / Rapa Nui
Reading Assignment: D’Alleva, Anne. Arts of the Pacific Islands, pp. 9-29, 95-125.
Theme: Mana: oral history, warfare and art.
Week Seven (May 16-19): Art of Polynesia – Aotearoa (New Zealand) / Melanesia – New Guinea
Reading Assignment: D’Alleva, Anne. Arts of the Pacific Islands, pp. 31-65.
Week Eight (May 23-26): “Pre-Columbian” art of the Americas
Reading Assignment: Berlo and Phillips. Native North American Art, pp. 37-47, 74-88.
Theme: Repatriation – NAGPRA
HOLIDAY: Monday, May 30th – NO CLASS!
Week Nine (May 31-June 2): Indigenous arts of the Southwest
Reading Assignment: Native North American Art, pp. 47-69.
Theme: tradition versus innovation – “syncretic” arts
Week Ten (June 6-9): “First Nations”: Indigenous arts of Canada
Reading Assignment: Native North American Art, pp. 173-188, 190-202.
Research paper and optional art project due Thursday, June 9th .
Week Eleven (June 13-16, 20): Final Exam Review
**Final Exam: 9:30 section: 9:15-11:15, Tuesday, June 21
10:30 section: 9:15-11:15, Wednesday, June 22
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