ARTS 2C
Europe from the Baroque Period
through Impressionism
Winter 2009. TTh, 12:30 - 2:10 p.m. VPA132
E-mail: karmiyael@fhda.edu
Office Hour: Wednesday 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., room AT120, by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will analyze the political, and cultural function of the art and architecture produced in Europe from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. We will explore the characteristics of various artistic styles, including the Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic, Realist, and Impressionist periods; examining key works of art and important artists. We will aspire to understand how the specific social, political, religious and historical circumstances contributed to the development of those artistic styles. In addition, students will sharpen observational skills and develop a proper vocabulary to talk about art and architecture.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Kleiner, Fred S., Christin J. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages, The Western Perspective: Volume II, 13th edition, 2008 (12th Edition ok and Global ok). Wadsworth Publishing.
http://www.amazon.com/Gardners-Through-Ages-Chapters-19-34/dp/0534640915/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Book companion site: http://academic.cengage.com (ISBN – 0495573558)
*If you plan to take ARTS 2A you may buy Volumes I&II together.
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing about Art. Longman.
EXAMINATIONS:
The examinations will include material from the lectures, the videos, and the required reading. Makeup examinations will be given only for compelling documented reasons, for circumstances that are beyond your control, and will be given on the same day as the final exam.
TERM PAPER:
The term paper assignment will require a visit to a local museum, and will consist of an analysis of a piece of art from one of the periods covered in class. The details will be discussed in class. The paper must be turned in by March 5, before class. No late papers will be accepted.
"Arts 2C. Term Paper"
EXTRA CREDIT:
Students may choose to answer two discussion questions from each of the following
Chapters in the Study Guide: Chapter 24, 29, and 30 (Italian Baroque, 18th c., 19th c.). Your answer should be between one half to one and a half printed pages.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. A student shall not receive credit for work that is not the product of his/her own effort. If you are caught cheating during an exam your paper will be taken away and you will be asked to leave. Similarly, plagiarism will not be tolerated.
GRADING:
Final exam – 70 points
Midterm exam – 50 points
Term Paper – 50 points
Class participation – 50 points
Total: 220 points
Extra Credit – 15 points
200 – 220 Points = A
176 – 199 Points = B
145 – 175 Points = C
110 – 144 Points = D
0 – 109 Points = F
Schedule*
January 6 Introduction to the course
January 8 The Sources of Baroque Art
January 13 Italian Baroque
Read Chapter 24: Baroque Art
January 15 Italian Baroque
January 20 Baroque Art in Spain and Flanders
January 22 Dutch, French, and English Baroque
January 27 Late Baroque Art of the Early 18th c.
January 29 Rococo
Read Chapter 29: The Enlightenment and its Legacy
February 3 Enlightenment
Review for exam
February 5 Midterm Exam
February 10 Neoclassicism
February 12 Neoclassicism
February 17 Romanticism
February 19 Romanticism
February 24 Landscape Painting
February 26 Architecture of the 19th c.
March 3 Early Photography
March 5 Academic Art, Realism
Term Paper Due
March 10 Pre – Rphaelites, Impressionism
Read Chapter 30: Art of the Later 19th c.
March 12 Impressionism
March 17 Impressionism
Extra Credit due
March 19 Impressionism
March 24 Review for final exam
Final Exam: Thursday, March 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
*This schedule is tentative and may change as we progress through the course.
Important Dates:
January 17 - Last day to add
January 16 - Last day to drop for a refund
January 24 - Last day to drop with no record of grade
February 28 - Last day to drop with a "W"
Lists of Terms, Artists and Works of Art for the Exam
Presentations (PDF)
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