Art 105
Syllabus
Survey of
Modern Art (Art 105) covers European art and architecture since mid 19th
c., and includes early 20th c. developments in the United States.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives
of this course are:
To provide
students with a general view of this time period, characterized by an
incredible diversity of artistic styles, changing forms of art patronage, the
rise of the art critic and of galleries and museums as well as the global
character of present-day trends;
To provide
students with the ability to recognize different styles and stylistic
influences;
To relate
these different styles to the social, economic, political and scientific
manifestations of the period studied;
To understand
the impact of foreign styles on the development of modern art and,
For students
to express themselves by creating an artwork of their own choice.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
These include
three in-class writings, a mid-term, a final, four quizzes, a museum paper and
art project.
1) Three in class writings. These are intended to provide students with
the ability to see and not just to look at an artwork, to become aware of
composition, color values, texture, line and brushwork.
2) The Mid
term includes three sections: Identification of 10 slides (10 points),
comparison and contrast between two slides (1 point) and short essay (10
points) for a total of 21 points. The essay will be chosen from three or more
topics. The identification includes:
Artist/architect
Subject
matter or title
Style/ stylistic influences
Artistic movement (when pertinent)
Approximate time period
Other pertinent information
3) Final: same format as the mid -term except that it will only include
the material covered during the second half of the quarter. The final is also
worth 21 points.
4) Four quizzes each worth 11points for a total of 44 points. Each quiz
will consist of an identification section of five slides, (5 points) with the
same format as the above, and a short writing which will be chosen from three
or four topics, (5 points) and a comparison and contrast, 1 point.
5) Museum
writing: this is a short paper describing an art object that the student has
selected in a museum, art gallery or private home and answering the following
question: “What art piece would you like to steal from a museum, gallery or
private home and why?” This writing may be done as a story. Writing on an
object illustrated in a book will not be acceptable.
NOTE: this paper is in addition to the three short in-class writings.
6) Art
project: this may be in any media of the student’s choice. It can be a
painting, collage, print, drawing, sculpture, poem, dance, etc. It will be graded on imagination, and not on
technique. The art project is meant to provide students with the opportunity to
be as creative as they wish to be.
Grades:
Three short writings (3 points)
Museum writing (5 points)
Mid
term (21 points)
Final (21 points)
Quizzes (44 points)
Art project (5 points)
Attendance (1 point)
TOTAL: 100 points
Students are
responsible for the material in the textbook, lectures, as well as readings
reserved in the library. These are under my name, and can be obtained from any
of the librarians in the area where books are checked out. As you walk into the
library through the turnstiles, turn right and you will find this area
immediately to your right.
Schedule and
deadlines:
Quiz 4: Friday, March 9
All
assignments are due at the end of class, Friday, March 16. These include
in-class and museum writings and art projects. If extra time is needed, they
can be delivered by 4:00 PM, to BE 4128, Humanities Office, as long as they fit
into my mailbox.
Final: Tuesday March 20, 8:00- 10:00
No final
will be given earlier than the scheduled date. Students should plan their
holiday travels accordingly.
Text: H. H. Arnason, Modern Art.
Comments: Chapter I of the text is to be viewed primarily as providing a general background, but the students are responsible for the following materials:
French
Revolution and change in patronage; the Academy and the Salon, art as
propaganda, Neo-classicism, Romanticism and Realism.
Note: If any student requires special accommodations or services, I would
greatly appreciate that this is brought to my attention during the first day of
that student’s attendance. Thank you.
Office: 0303 Fine Arts Building (Masonic Temple)
Phone: 587-6979
Art 255
Syllabus
This
survey of Non-Western art is design to study primarily the arts and
architecture of Buddhist India, China and Japan using a transculturation model.
The
objectives of this course are:
To
provide students with a general view of these very important cultures and the
connections among themselves and with the western world;
To
provide the students with the ability to recognize different styles and
stylistic influences;
To
relate the art objects to the social, economic and political developments that
took place in these societies, and how they affected the artists’ views and
sensitivities;
To
give students the opportunity to create an artwork of their own choice, as a
product of self-expression;
Course
requirements:
1)
One short in -class writing; this is intended to provide students with the
ability to see and not just to look at an art work, to become aware of
composition, color values, quality of line and brushwork
2)
Four
quizzes: each includes three sections
Identification: 5 slides, (5
points)
Artist name (if known)
Subject matter
Country
Time period or dynasty
Style
Technique or other
pertinent information
Comparison and contrast (1 point)
Similarities and
differences between two slides
Short essay to be selected
from three or more topics.
3)
Mid
term: this includes three sections:
Identification: 10 slides, (10 points)
Artist name (if known)
Subject matter
Country
Time period or dynasty
Style
Technique or other
pertinent information
Comparison and
contrast (1 point)
Similarities and
differences between two slides
Take home essay, (10
points): this is due the day of the Mid term. A number of topics will be
suggested by all the students, a list will be made and students are to select
one topic for the essay. The length of the writing will depend therefore on the
selected subject and on the interest/ability of the student to write. Writings must credit the sources used.
2)
Final: same format as the mid-term, but the essay is due on Friday, March 16.
The subject is of the student’s choice, but it must relate to the class.
3)
Museum
writing: this is a short paper describing an Asian or Asian derived art object
the student has selected in a museum, gallery or any other setting. The student
can approach the topic answering the following question: “If you could steal
this object, why would you like to own it?” The writing could be done as a
short story. Book, magazine illustrations will not be accepted.
4)
Art
project: this may be in any media of the student’s choice but must reflect the
course’s themes or topics. It will be graded on imagination and not on technique.
5)
If
the student so wishes, she/he could write a term paper instead of creating an
artwork. The paper must conform to English 102 requirements.
6)
Confucius Analects: The student will be asked to read Leys’ book, and choosing
at least two analects, interpret each one in the student’s own words and
describe how they are connected. I do
not wish to read a repetition of Leys’ comments; I’ve read them. I want to have
the student’s own opinions. In the paper I want to have the analect number as
well as the quote. Translations have not been exactly consistent and I would
like to know what translation was used.
Total grade points:
Four quizzes (44 points
total)
Mid term (21 points)
Final (21 points)
Confucius Analects (5
points)
Short writing (1 point)
Museum writing (4 points)
Art project or term
-paper (4 points)
Total: 100 points
DEADLINES
AND SCHEDULES:
Quiz
1: Friday,
January 12
Quiz
2: Friday
January 26
Mid
term: Friday,
February 9
Quiz
4: Friday,
March 9
Final: Wednesday, March 21,
8:00-10:00
NOTE:
All work, (papers, art project, museum writing and final’s essay) are due
Friday, March 16.
Texts:
Sherman Lee, History of Far Eastern Art,
5th edition.
Leys, Confucius Analects
NOTE:
If any student requires special accommodations or services, I would greatly
appreciate that this is brought to my attention DURING THE FIRST DAY OF THE
STUDENT’S ATTENDANCE.
Office:
Fine Arts Building (Masonic Temple) Room 303
Phone:
587-6979
Office
hours: 11:00- 11:50 daily and by appointment
Art 252
Syllabus
Art
252 is the second section of a three quarters art history survey course
covering art from prehistory to the present. Art 251 covers the time period
from pre-history to AD 1000; the second, Art 252 covers European art and
architecture from AD 1000 to AD 1750, while Art 253 deals principally with 19th
and 20th centuries though it begins with mid 18th c
developments.
Though
these three courses constitute a continuous narrative from prehistory to the
present, they need not be taken in sequence. Also students coming into Art 252
with no art historical background will not be at a disadvantage for I will
provide sufficient background material so that they can be at the same level of
knowledge and understanding as other students with art historical experience.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The
objectives of this course are:
To
provide students with a general view of the very important developments that
took place in Europe and the Americas during the time period under
consideration.
To
indicate how these developments have been connected with social, religious,
political and economic conditions and historical events in Europe that affected
their cultural developments, specifically the trade routes to the Americas.
To
show that the “Western world” has not been an isolated entity but that it has
been in close contacts with Asia and its diverse cultures throughout the
so-called silk routes; therefore the model that will be used is that of
transculturation;
To
give students the opportunity to create an art work of their own choice as a
product of their own self expression or in lieu of the art project, the
opportunity to do research on a topic of their choice, as long as it is
connected with the course.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
The
course requirements include: three short in-class writings, a mid-term, final,
four quizzes, a museum paper and an art project or term paper.
1)
Three short in class writings. These are intended to provide students with the
ability to see and not just look at an art work; to become aware of
composition, color values, iconography and so forth.
2) The mid term consists of the
identification of 10 slides (10 points), one comparison and contrast,
similarities and differences between two slides (1 point), and a short essay
selected from three or more topics (10 points). The identification section
includes:
Artist/architect
Movement
Title/subject matter
Style/stylistic
influences
Approximate time period
Other pertinent information
3)
Final:
same format as the mid-term.
4)
The four quizzes are worth a total of 44 points. Each consists of two sections:
identification as above of five slides (5 points), a comparison and contrast (1
point) and a short essay chosen from 3 or more topics (5 points).
5)
Museum writing: this is a short paper describing an art object the student has
selected in a museum, gallery, etc. and which he/she would love to have. It is
suggested that the paper answer the following question: “If you could steal
this object, why do you want to have it?” The writing can be done as a short
story. The important aspect of the paper is that it must indicate what
characteristics in that object make it worthy of acquisition.
6)
Art
project: this may be in any media of the student’s choice; it will be graded on
imagination and not on technique. If a student does not wish to create an
artwork he/she may instead write a term paper. Those students that opt for a
term paper must know the mechanics of writing one.
Grade
points:
Three short in-class
writings (3 points)
Mid-term (21 points)
Final (21 points)
Four quizzes (44 points total)
Museum writing (5 points)
At project/term paper (5 points)
Attendance and Participation (1
point)
Total:
100 points
DEADLINES:
Quiz
1, Wednesday, January 10
Quiz
2, Wednesday, January 24
Mid
term, Wednesday, February 7
Quiz
3, Wednesday, February 21
Quiz
4, Wednesday, March 7
All
course requirements should be in by Wednesday, March 14
Final,
Monday, March 19, 1:00-3:00 PM
No
final will be given prior to the scheduled date. Students should plan
their holiday trips accordingly.
Text:
Helen Gardner’s Art Through the Ages,
12th edition
Note:
If any student requires special accommodations or services, I would greatly
appreciate that this is brought to my attention during the first day of that
student’s attendance. Thank you.
Office:
Fine Arts Building, (Masonic Temple) 0303
Phone:
587-6979
Office
hours: 11:00 - 11:50 daily and by appointment.