Introduction to Art History: ART 111 - Winthrop University



ARTH 176.002: Renaissance to Modernism

Fall 2014

M/W 3:30 – 4:45

Dr. Karen Stock

Contact information and office hours:

Office: McLaurin 104

Phone: 323-2659

E-mail: stockk@winthrop.edu [e-mail is the best way to reach me; be sure to put your name and course number in e-mail subject line]

Office hours: Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 or by appointment

Web site:

Course description:

Survey of art and architecture in Western Civilizations, from the Renaissance to the present

Textbook: The required textbook is Stokstad 5th edition with MyArtsLab

ARTH 176 is completed as part of the Touchstone Program, Winthrop University's distinctive approach to general education.  Thus, ARTH 176 helps students make progress towards the following University Level Competencies:

Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems.

Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and solve problems.  They seek out and assess relevant information from multiple viewpoints to form well-reasoned conclusions.  Winthrop graduates consider the full context and consequences of their decisions and continually reexamine their own critical thinking process, including the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments.

Competency 3: Winthrop graduates understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which they live.

Winthrop University graduates comprehend the historical, social, and global contexts of their disciplines and their lives. They also recognize how their chosen area of study is inextricably linked to other fields.  Winthrop graduates collaborate with members of diverse academic, professional, and cultural communities as informed and engaged citizens.

Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.

Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. They create texts - including but not limited to written, oral, and visual presentations - that convey content effectively. Mindful of their voice and the impact of their communication, Winthrop graduates successfully express and exchange ideas.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to identify and discuss the compositional elements of individual images and to integrate relevant, contextual information and achieve comprehensive descriptions of visual forms in satisfactory written and oral formats. They should be conversant with the complexity inherent to the context underlying and interacting with the practice and criticism of art during this time period.

Global Learning Statement

The global learning component of this course is the following: This course requires an understanding of art, cultural and political history of countries across Europe and North America.

Student Code of Conduct As noted in the Student Conduct Code: “Responsibility for good conduct rests with students as adult individuals.” The policy on student academic misconduct is outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online Student Handbook ().

Students with Disabilities

Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education.  If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 323-3290 and make an appointment to see a professional staff member.  Once you have your official notice of accommodations from Services for Students with Disabilities, please inform me as early as possible in the semester.

Course requirements and evaluations: You must complete all assignments in order to pass the course. If you fail to complete any one of the exams or papers then you will automatically receive an F for the course.

• Exams: There will be three one-hour examinations. Each exam will be worth 20% of your grade. (Total 60%) Exams will be based on material from class lectures and the textbook. They will consist of slide identifications, short answers, comparisons and essays.

• Writing assignments: 2 assignments 20% each

(There will also be individual handouts with detailed instructions)

• Formal Analysis/comparison: Select two works from the text book that we have not covered in class. This is intended to encourage you to consider at some length a work of art. You will receive a detailed description of the assignment.

• Research Paper: You will choose an artist who we have not discussed in class and research one of their works. Your paper should be 3-4 pages double spaced in Times New Roman Font (12pt). You should summarize the main points of the article in your own words and any quotations should be cited.

• Class participation: The quizzes and other activities in the textbook will count toward your participation grade.

• Your ongoing participation is expected. If the final grade stand at the cusp between two letter grades, the student who participates regularly and thoughtfully will receive the higher grade.

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s words, ideas or lines of argument without appropriate documentation. All ideas as well as quotes must be properly cited in the body of your paper either with author & page number, endnote or footnote. Students should consult and print “The Correct Use of Borrowed Information” (winthrop.edu/English/plagiarism.htm) before beginning any writing assignment. Ignorance or failure to consult this material is no excuse.

Course policies:

Attendance and conduct: Attendance is essential to completing the course successfully and will be taken on a daily basis at the beginning of class. You are responsible for all material covered in class. Because exams are based on lectures as well as readings, students are strongly encouraged to attend every session on time. It is in your best interest to attend class and take notes. This is the EASIEST way to get the information.

Students are allowed three unexcused absences. Upon the third unexcused absence, a student’s final grade will be lowered by 5 points. Subsequent absences will result in additional deductions, at the cost 5 points off of final grade for each day of class missed. Habitual lateness, perpetual inattention, or frequent disruptions will likewise lower your grade. Excused absences include medical and personal emergences; students must present a doctor’s note. A student who misses more than five classes will fail the course. Remember to sign the attendance sheet at each class period as this will be the sole record of your presence in the class.

Late work: Papers and writing assignments are due in class on the given deadline unless you have requested and received an extension from me before the due date. Note that I do not grant extensions except under dire and documented circumstances. Late papers without an extension will receive a deduction of ten points off the final grade for each day they are late (including weekend days), starting with the end of the class on which they are due.

Make-up exams: Make-up exams will be given at my discretion. Students must provide proper written documentation. In all instances, I must be advised of any extraordinary circumstances within 24 hours (by e-mail) of the applicable exam or you may forfeit the opportunity to make up the exam.

Sleeping, or excessive tardiness will count as an absence

Late work or Make up exams unacceptable without written excuse from doctor

NO cell phones or text messaging. The cell phone should not be out for any reason.

If you have special needs for exams, etc., call 323 2233

Take advantage of the Writing Center for a better paper 323 2138

Plus Minus Grading System

A Excellent, achievement of distinction (4 quality points per semester hour).

A- (3.67 quality points per semester hour)

B+ (3.33 quality points per semester hour)

B Good, achievement above that required for graduation (3 quality points per semester hour).

B- (2.67 quality points per semester hour)

C+ (2.33 quality points per semester hour)

C Fair, minimum achievement required for graduation (2 quality points per semester hour).

C- (1.67 quality points per semester hour)

D+ (1.33 quality points per semester hour)

D Poor, achievement at a level below that required for graduation (1 quality point per semester hour).

D- (.67 quality points per semester hour)

F Failure, unsatisfactory achievement (no quality points).

94%-100% = A 74%-76% = C

90%-93% = A- 70%-73% = C -

87%-89% = B+ 67%-69% = D+

84%-86% = B 64%-66% = D

80%-83% = B- 60%-63% = D-

77%-79% = C+ 59% or less = F

Provisional Schedule of lectures and readings:

Readings indicate the chapters in which specific topics are covered. You will see images in class that are not in the book. Images from all lectures will be posted on line and you will be responsible for all images shown in class. I will make clear in my lectures which images are most important.

ARTH 176 Syllabus (subject to change) Readings in Stokstad

PLEASE SEE MyArtsLab

FOR SPECIFIC PAGES

August

27 Introduction/Course Requirements

September

1 Holiday

3 Early Renaissance Italy Chapter 20

8 Early Renaissance Italy Chapter 20

10 Renaissance Netherlands Chapter 19

Comparison Paper assigned

15 High Renaissance Art in 16th Italy Chapter 21

17 High Renaissance Art in 16th Century Europe Chapter 21

22 Baroque Art in Europe and Netherlands Chapter 23

Comparison paper due

24 Baroque Art in Europe and Netherlands Chapter 23

29 EXAM REVIEW

October

1 Exam 1

6 Rococo Art in France /Neoclassicism in Europe Chapter 30

8 Romanticism in Europe Chapter 30

13 Realism Chapter 31

15 Impressionism Chapter 31

20 FALL BREAK

22 Impressionism

27 Post Impressionism Chapter 31

29 EXAM REVIEW

November

3 Exam 2

5 Fauvism Chapter 32

Research Paper Assigned

10 Cubism Chapter 32

12 Dada Chapter 32

17 Surrealism Chapter 32

19 Surrealism Chapter 32

24 Abstract Expressionism Chapter 32

Research Paper Due

27 Thanksgiving break

December

1 Pop Chapter 33

3 Pop

8 LAST CLASS/REVIEW

Final Exam 3 p.m. Tues., 12/16

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