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HU213, Modern Art, Syllabus

Studies in Central Europe:
Primary Cities: Olomouc, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, and Prague

Monty Helm, Humanities Division
Owensboro Community and Technical College
4800 New Hartford Rd., Owensboro, KY 42303

Phone: 270 686-4626
Email: monty.helm@kctcs.edu
Website: www.thestudioarts.com

General Course Introduction
The artworks, monuments, and architecture of Central Europe include a wide variety of examples representative of the Modern Period. Specific works that proved to be a major impact on modern art will be carefully examined first hand throughout the scheduled trip. The course is designed specifically for the Czech Republic Summer Studies program. This is an advanced study course in modern art and is designed in collaboration with Dr. Heather Pulliam of Western Kentucky University.
Course Description
HUM213 is an art history course covering the major movements and characteristics of the Modern Art Period of the 20th century. Students will examine specific artists and their works that are representative of this period. Major focus is directed to the two and three-dimensional art forms, specifically: painting, sculpture, and architecture. This course will employ comparative study focused on development of style.
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 impact of specific art works. Students will recognize the relationship between modern works, influential periods, and place of origin.
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(General Outline of Periods in reference to sites)

Art Nouveau and the Secession Period (Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and other sites.)

Expressions, Symbolism: Kokoschka, Schiele, Klimt, Mucha … (Prague, Vienna, and other sites).
Art Nouveau (Numerous Sites)

Cubism and Surrealism (Prague, Vienna, and other sites).

Abstract Expressionism (Prague and other sites)

Post Modern Central Europe (numerous sites)
Course Study and Research:
Students will conduct research from direct sources on a regular basis at important sites in Central Europe. There will be preliminary site sessions for planning and instruction. In addition, there will be summary sessions - where information is shared and analyzed.
In classroom meetings the characteristics of each period will be examined. Prior to site visits, orientations and discussion related to the artworks and structures in the agenda will be conducted. The culmination of each student's research will manifest in the form a Student Art History Journal and conclude in a research paper submitted to Dr. Heather Pulliam.
In the journal, students will record information and observations on monuments found at the relative sites. Students may broaden their journal entries by later introducing pertinent information found in the library and online in the recommended bibliography. The information gathered in the journal along with recommended reading will constitute the research paper submitted to Dr. Pulliam.

ART HISTORY JOURNAL - METHOD OF RESEARCH ON MONUMENTS

Monuments in Painting, Sculpture, and the Crafts:
Site Local (Gallery, Museum, Palace…)
Artist and Movement
Artist Origin
Title and Date of Artwork
Description: Media, Scale, Imagery, and Iconography. General impression of the artwork and relative information.

Architecture:
Location
Site
Architect's
Period/s and Dates
Functionality
Description: Media, Scale, Imagery, and Iconography. General impression of the structure and relative information.
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Bibliography
Anthony F. Janson. History of Art Vol. II. Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, recent editions. (available in most libraries)
History of Modern Art (Recent Edition) by H. H. Arnason and Marla F. Prather
Howard, Jeremy, Art Nouveau, International and National Styles in Europe. Manchester and New York: Manchester University Press, 1996.
General Education Competencies:
I. Communicate Effectively. Students will communicate effectively using standard written English and critical discussion. Student will exercise this ability through writing assignments and group discussion on specific sites and monuments.
II. Think Critically. Students will think critically and make connections in learning across the disciplines. Analyze and discuss works of art, their content and how they relate to the human experience. Furthermore, to examine intrinsic meaning along with functional application offering the student creative insight to new ideas, images, and concepts; resulting in awareness of the manifestation of art in society and how it has and is directly affecting their thought process.
III. Learn Independently. Students will analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of artwork directly from sources in their original context.
IV. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments. Art History courses in relation to Diverse and Complex Environments 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.

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