Syllabus
AH 106, Art History, Renaissance to Modern Art
Pre-requisits/Co-requisits: see catalog
Text: Anthony F. Janson. History of Art Vol. II. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ, Prentice Hall: 2004
Course Description: AH 106 is an art history course covering the
major periods and movements in the visual arts beginning with
the Renaissance of Italy and extending to Modern Art Period of
the 20th century. Students will examine specific artists and their
works that are representative of the consequential periods. Major
focus is directed to the two and three dimensional art forms,
specifically: painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are for the
student to gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics
of the major art periods and movements; the significant developments
by individual artists; and specific impact of specific art works.
Course Outline:
1 Renaissance to Baroque
2 Rococo to Romanticism
3 Realism to Post Impressionism
4 Modern to Post Modern
Required Reading Assignment: to be announced
Required Assignments, Activities, and Exams (grade value %):
1. Research paper on assigned artist or art movement. (20%)
2. 3 exams. (60%)
3. Final exam. (20%)
4. Assigned readings.
Exams: Short answer and essay.
Final Exam: to be announced.
Grade Scale: 100-90 A, 89-80 B, 79-70 C, 69-60 D, 59- E
Attendance and promptness: Four absences will merit a drop in
letter grade. Five absences merit a two-letter grade drop. Six
absences will result in a failing grade.
Academic Dishonesty: Acts of academic dishonesty merit a failing
grade in the course and will be reported to the Academic Dean.
General Education Requirements: Value outcomes: Art History courses
in relation to value outcomes allow the student to critically
examine aspects of cultural diversity through the visual arts.
Works of art provide students with a common ground to discuss
and interpret intellectual concepts reflected by the society in
focus. This mirror of the given culture is presented by the artist
- an individual motivated by a variety of reasons: self-expression,
intellect, financial gain, or simply in search of understanding.
Knowledge outcomes: In regard to knowledge outcome, students will
expand their sensitivity in the arts through in depth studies
and examinations of specific works. Students will discern the
contributing factors (individuals, events, political and religious
thought, and cultural influences) and how these elements contribute
to the development of artistic theme and style
Skill outcomes: Students will exercise skills in logic, creative
and philosophical thought, and critical analysis to achieve understanding
in the arts. These skills will be demonstrated verbally and literally
as they interpret classroom and individual research experiences
in the form of writing and presentation. Student's research skills
in library science will be realized as a key to success. These
skills will lead students to obtain information necessary for
critical analysis, both in their research assignments, classroom
discussion, and presentations. Students will employ the use of
the Internet to visit distant cites - through this source they
will experience directly, information from museums and collections
holding masterworks of art. Students will develop analytical skills
in an environment that promotes discussion and diversity of thought.
The success factors mentioned in this statement will be reflected
in the participation of the student in the classroom, the assigned
research, readings, and writings.