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World Art Survey II
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ARTS 302-01 Home Page
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WORLD ART SURVEY II: 1400s to Contemporary
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Tues./Thurs. 12:30 - 1:50 PM, Harris Hall, Room 219B
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revised 16 December 2008
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CONTACT INFO:
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Thomas Larose, Ph.D.
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tlarose@vsu.edu
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Office phone: 524-5188
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Office: 216A Harris Hall
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Hours: TR 2:00 - 4:00, or by appointment
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SYLLABUS:
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Description:
This course will examine the major developments and changes in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and architecture of the major civilizations of the world from the beginning of the Renaissance (roughly 1400 CE) through the early 21st century. It will also explore the philosophies, religions, ideas, and major events that have shaped the arts and cultures of these areas. Using a chronological approach, the various arts will be examined to display their roles in the development of the cultures in which they were created, and their influences on successive cultures.
Objectives:
Through this course, the student should learn to:
A. Identify the aesthetic characteristics of art for each culture studied.
B. Identify the major styles and works of art of each culture.
C. Recognize the major cultural movements and ideas, and their effects on art.
D. Understand the roles and functions of art within their respective societies and how they have shaped each other.
Attendance:
The lectures of this course emphasize areas related to the development of the arts, such as historical and political events, religious movements, etc., that are not thoroughly covered in the text. Relationships between the visual arts and the other humanities of the period are also examined. Therefore, effective note taking, concentration, and regular attendance is a must to achieve a satisfactory grade. The text serves as a summary of course content, along with providing examples for study.
Attendance is mandatory. Each student may have up to two (2) unexcused absences during the semester. One more than this will result in a reduction of the final grade for the course of ten (10) points, with additional reductions of ten (10) points for each multiple of two (2) more unexcused absences. Tardiness by more than 10 minutes will be considered an unexcused absence. Any tardiness less than 10 minutes will accumulate on a per minute basis up to 30 minutes, where it will be counted as an unexcused absence. Leaving before being excused will be considered an unexcused absence. Sleeping and any disruptive behavior in the class will likewise be considered an unexcused absence.
To obtain an excused absence, the instructor must be notified in advance (or, in case of an emergency, as soon as possible) and written proof must be provided. Discretionary meetings (doctor's visits, advisement, employment, etc.) should not be scheduled to conflict with class and will not be considered an excused absence.
Grading:
Four regular exams: 20% each (80% total). Each exam will consist of slide identifications, true/false questions, multiple choice, short answer definitions, and a short essay. Dates and content for the exams are listed on the course outline. Make-up exams will not be given after the scheduled date. Exams may only be taken earlier than the scheduled date with permission from the instructor should an excused absence be necessary. Please contact me as soon as possible for any known conflicts.
Essay: 20%. An essay of approximately 1000 words (4 - 5 double-spaced, typed pages at 12 pt.) is due on April 23. Details for the subject and format for the essay are given on a separate document.
No extra credit will be given.
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REQUIRED TEXT:
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Hugh Honour and John Fleming. The Visual Arts: A History, Volume 2 (Seventh edition). Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ: 2005
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SUGGESTED READINGS:
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Richard L. Anderson. Calliope's Sisters: A Comparative Study of Philosophies of Art (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990).
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Lynn Mackenzie. Non-Western Art: A Brief Guide (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Inc., 2001).
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Monica Blackmun Visona, Robin Poynor, et al. A History of Art in Africa (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Inc., 2001).
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Bloom, Jonathon M. Islamic Arts (London: Phaidon Books, 1997).
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John D. LaPlante. Asian Art (Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. Broen Publishers, 1985).
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Anthony J.P. Meyers. Oceanic Art (Edison, NJ: Knickerbocker Press, 1995).
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John F. Scott. Latin American Art: Ancient to Modern (Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1999).
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David W. Penney. Native American Art (Hong Kong: Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, 1994).
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SCHEDULE:
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Week of
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Jan. 19
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The Fifteenth Century in Europe
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Chapter 10, pages 416 - 456
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Jan. 26
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The Sixteenth Century in Europe
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Chapter 11, pages 457 - 506
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Feb. 2
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The Americas, Africa, and Asia
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Chapter 12, pages 507 - 566
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Feb. 9
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The Americas, Africa, and Asia
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Chapter 12, pages 507 - 566
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Feb. 16
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Exam 1: February 17
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1400s through Edo, Japan
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The Seventeenth Century in Europe
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Chapter 13, pages 567 - 606
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Feb. 23
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The Seventeenth Century in Europe
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Chapter 13, pages 567 - 606
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March 2
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Enlightenment and Liberty
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Chapter 14, pages 607 - 635
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March 9
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Exam 2: March 10
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Baroque through Neoclassic
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Romanticism to Realism
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Chapter 15, pages 636 - 685
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March 16
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Spring Break - No Class
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March 23
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Eastern Traditions
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Chapter 16, pages 686 - 699
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March 30
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Impressionism to Post Impressionism
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Chapter 17, pages 700 - 733
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April 6
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Indigenous Arts . . .
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Chapter 18, pages 734 - 767
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April 13
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Exam 3: April 14
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Romanticism through Africa
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Art from 1900 to 1919
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Chapter 19, pages 768 - 797
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April 20
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Between the Two Wars
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Chapter 20, pages 798 - 831
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Post War to Post Modern
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Chapter 21, pages 832 - 869
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April 23: Essay due
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April 27
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Into the Third Millennium
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Chapter 22, pages 870 - 936
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May 4
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TBA: Fourth Exam
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1900 through 2009
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
INFORMATION:
Student Affairs: Services for Students with Disabilities
Campus location: Room 412 Memorial Hall, 1 Hayden St.
Petersburg, VA 23806
Voice/TDD: (804) 524-5061
Academic Adjustments and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 require Virginia Commonwealth University to provide academic adjustments or accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students seeking academic adjustments or accommodations must self-identify with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities on the appropriate campus. After meeting with the Coordinator, students are encouraged to meet with their instructors to discuss their needs, and If applicable, any lab safety concerns related to their disabilities.
Please note that students who have self-identified through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities should provide their instructors with an official memo from the Coordinator detailing needed academic adjustments or accommodations. Students who have not self-identified with the appropriate Coordinator should do so.
It is the responsibility of each department chairperson to provide testing sites for students who require isolated areas to complete examinations. If a quiet space is not available, faculty may contact the appropriate Coordinator for assistance. Students who require exam modifications using auxiliary services or aids such as readers, proctors or scribes should make arrangements for those modifications through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. A minimum notice of 72 hours prior to the exam, by either the instructor or the student, is requested.
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Services for Students with Disabilities
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This site is developed and maintained by Thomas Larose, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Music, Art and Design, Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, USA. Last updated on 16 December, 2008. All photographs © Thomas Larose unless otherwise noted. Send comments to tlarose@vsu.edu . Author takes full responsibility for all content. This is a course web site, part of the official Virginia State University site.
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