Introduction to the Practice of Art History
ARHA 101
Fall 2008
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02
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| Course Cluster: Southern Asia Studies, Christianity Studies |
This course emphasizes the practice of the discipline of art history by means of five thematic units, each focusing on art historical method and theory by reference to specific case studies.The cases are drawn from the history of world art and are not limited to Western art. Each of the sections has a different cultural focus, corresponding to the primary expertise of the professor. The sections meet jointly to introduce each unit and for periodic review. Major readings for the course may include (in addition to section readings): George Kubler, The Shape of Time: Remarks on the History of Things; Erwin Panofsky, "Introductory", in Studies in Iconology; "Jan Van Eyck's 'Arnolfini' Portrait" in Modern Perspectives in Western Art History; and Henrich Wolffllin, "The Most General Representional Forms," in Principles of Art History. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
| This section will focus on the art and architecture of Carolingian Europe. Founded in the German Rhineland during the eighth century CE, the Carolingian empire reunited most of western Europe for the first time since the end of effective Roman rule. During the one hundred fifty years of their dominion over most of western Europe, Carolingian kings and their subordinates, both lay and ecclesiastical, emerged as prolific patrons of painting, sculpture and the art of the book - which will provide the focus and case studies for the first three thematic units - as well as of such monuments of architecture and urbanism as the palace complex at Aachen and monasteries such Saint-Gall and Corvey-the primary focus of the last two units. |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Michael Baxandall, PAINTING AND EXPERIENCE IN FIFTEENTH CENTURY
Mathias Becher, CHARLEMAGNE
William Diebold, WORD AND IMAGE
Course packet of articles |
| Instructor(s): Maines,Clark Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: DAC100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
| This section will focus on artists of the African diaspora. These artists work in a variety of styles that often reflect contemporary styles in both the United States and in Europe. Some African-Americans developed styles or subject matter that sought to express a distinctive Black heritage. |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Mark, PORTUGUESE STYLE & LUSO-AFRICAN IDENTITY
Mark, THE WILD BULL & THE SACRED FOREST
Bourgeois, SPECTACULAR VERNACULAR
Ben-Amos, ART, INNOVATION & POLITICS IN 18TH CENTURY BENIN
Course packet
Additional readings for Section 02 will be announced. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Four short written assignments, two web-based or graphic assignments; mid-term. |
| Instructor(s): Mark,Peter A. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: DAC300; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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