Art History I Syllabus - Kent State University



Art History I (ART 22006) Instructor: Albert W. Reischuck

Section 020; [10182] Summer 2 2002 Office: 305-F Art Building (ph. 2-1354)

306 Art Building; T Th 7:00-9:30pm e-mail: areischu@kent.edu

Required Text:

Stokstad, Marilyn et. al.. Art History. Second Edition. New York: Prentice-Hall and Abrams, 2001. See the “Guide to Purchasing the Text” page on our website.

• Note that only the soft cover Volume One is required for this course, although you may also use the second half of the large single-volume hardback edition.

• Also note that we are using the new Second Edition and any earlier edition. There are significant changes in the text and illustrations in this new edition, so it important that you use only this current version.

Course Description and Goals:

Using a chronological approach, we shall examine the history of Western Art from earliest prehistoric examples through the end of the Middle Ages (c. 1300). Through an analysis of selected works of painting, sculpture, and architecture, a meaningful recognition of different styles, concepts and concerns will be cultivated. Methods, theories, and related historical events will also be discussed when pertinent, as will examples of art from outside the Western tradition. After a thoughtful analysis and comparison of techniques and styles, the student will hopefully experience a greater understanding of the visual complexity and rich history of ideas that lie beneath many works of art.

Grading:

1. Exam I (Thursday, June 27th) 30 %

2. Exam II (Tuesday, July 16th) 35 %

3. Exam III (Thursday, August 1st) 35 %

4. Attendance / Class Participation

The three non-cumulative examinations will each cover approximately one third of the course material. You will be provided with a study guide (available online only and downloadable in Microsoft Word format) several days before each exam. Each exam will be worth 100 points and will consist of:

1. a slide identification section (approx. 25 points)

2. a term identification section (approx. 40 points)

3. a take-home essay section (approx. 35 points)

Important: Failure to take an exam on the assigned date will result in a "0" for that exam. Make-up exams will only be given for those students with a valid written excuse (for example, a written statement from your physician in the case of illness). Make-up exams must be taken within one week of the missed exam date.

Your final grade for this semester will be determined from the following scale using your semester total of exam points:

270-300 = A 240-269 = B 210-239 = C 180-209 = D 0-179= F

Note that these point ranges are not negotiable, i.e., a 269 is extremely close to an A average for the semester, but it is still a B. I would prefer to give pluses and minuses for your final grades, but I have to adhere to the University’s grading system, so make sure that your points put you firmly into the range that you desire.

Attendance:

Since my lectures supplement and do not merely duplicate the reading material in the text it is important that you are present at each class in order to be prepared for the exams. Attendance will be taken each evening in order for me to have an indication of your commitment to covering all of the important class material.

Office Hours:

Office hours are usually not applicable in the summer, but I can easily arrange to meet with you to discuss your concerns. Such a meeting can best be arranged in person before or after class (or during one of our breaks). You can also stay in contact with me via e-mail or by leaving a message on my voicemail at 2-1354.

Students with Disabilities:

In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact me at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Student Services Center (672-2972)

Decorum:

You are expected to arrive on time (not after 7:00pm) and not disturb those around you with private chatter, doing work for other classes, reading the Kent Stater, or answering cell phone calls. Please turn off all pagers and phones and participate in our meetings. If you know that you have to leave at some point during our class, let me know beforehand so that it is less disruptive to our meeting. If you miss a lecture, simply get the notes from a fellow student (preferably from several students) and keep up with the scheduled text readings.

General Tips:

To maximize your success this semester, you should read each chapter before it is discussed in class, visit the class website regularly for added materials, take substantial notes in class (that means not just writing down what is on the board…those words may be there only to help explain odd spellings), and avoid sitting in the back few rows where the proximity to the important sights and sounds of this class is the worst. If you do not do well on the first exam, you must see me promptly for an office hour appointment so that we can identify any problem areas and address them immediately. There is often little that can be done after the final drop date has passed and only the last exam remains, as there are no extra credit projects.

Web Page: personal.kent.edu/~areischu

This course has a web page component (Ephemera 101) that I personally maintain on a regular basis in order to assist you in finding out more about the topics that we may touch on all too briefly in class. You will find this to be quite valuable in preparing for each exam, as the links I provide for you tend to parallel a variety of issues from our class meetings, many of which are not found within our textbook. You may also use this web page to locate any essential materials that have been distributed in class, such as the syllabus, study guides (with many hyperlinks), updates, etc., and it will serve as a vital link for information in the event of any unexpected cancellations or changes in our schedule. Please keep this web page address bookmarked on any computer that you use regularly, and also keep a handwritten version of the address and my e-mail address someplace other than on this syllabus, lest you lose them when you need them most (e.g., the day before an exam).

Schedule

Chapter

June T 11 Introduction & Methodologies / The Prehistoric World 1

Th 13 Art of the Ancient Near East 2

T 18 Art of Ancient Egypt 3

Th 23 Art of Ancient Egypt

T 25 Bronze Age Aegean Art 4 Th 27 1st in-class exam (45 mins) / Receive 1st take-home essay question (due next class)

After Exam: Art of Ancient Greece 5

July T 2 Art of Ancient Greece

Th 4 Art of Ancient Greece

T 9 Etruscan Art / Roman Art 6

Th 11 Roman Art

T 16 2nd in-class exam (45 mins)/ Receive 2nd take-home essay question (due next class)

Early Christian Art and Byzantine Art 7

Th 18 Early Medieval Art in Europe 14

T 23 Romanesque Art 15

Th 25 Romanesque Art / Gothic Art 16

T 30 Gothic Art / Receive 3rd take-home essay question (due next class)

August Th 1 3rd in-class exam (45 mins)

Fr 2 All take-home essays due by 3:00pm in my main office mailbox

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