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Survey of Non-Western Art
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ARTS 302-01 Home Page
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SURVEY OF NON-WESTERN ART: Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas
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Tues./Thurs. 12:30 - 1:50 PM, Harris Hall, Room 219B
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revised 16 December 2007
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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 forms, styles, and functions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and architecture of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas (i.e. the Non-Western world) from prehistoric times through our current period. It will also explore the philosophies, religions, ideas, and cultures that have shaped the arts and societies 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 sucessive cultures (including our own).
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 will emphasize areas related to the development of the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, such as historical and political events, religious movements, etc., along with the styles and symbolism of the art itself. Since this is a relatively new area in the study of art history, as well as a very broad sweep of subject matter, it is not thoroughly covered in the required text or the suggested readings for this course. These texts only serve as a summary of the course content, address specific issues, or provide examples for study. Therefore, effective note taking, concentration, and regular attendance is a must to achieve a satisfactory grade.
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 by ten (10) points, with additional ten (10) point reductions for each multiple of 2 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:
The course will be graded on three exams, each worth 25% of the final grade. They will consist of slide identifications, true-false questions, multiple choice questions, short answer definitions, and a short essay. Dates and content for the exams are listed on the schedule. The remaining 25% of the final grade will be based on a research paper concerning a particular piece of art currently on display in an area museum that is representative of one of the artforms and/or styles covered in class. The artwork to be researched must be selected and approved in consultation with the instructor by February 7. Length will be approximately 8-10 pages, due on April 17. Guidelines for this essay are detailed on a separate page. All essays will be returned within a reasonable time, with comments and grade.
No extra credit will be given.
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REQUIRED TEXT:
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Fred S. Kleiner and Christin I. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages: Non-Western Perspectives, twelfth edition (Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth, 2006).
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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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January 15 & 17
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Introduction; Sahara & Nilotic Cultures
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Introduction, Chapter 10
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January 22 & 24
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Medieval Africa
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Chapter 10
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January 29 & 31
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Colonial Africa: The Body, Individual and Political
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Chapter 11; Anderson, 157 - 172
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February 5 & 7
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Colonial Africa: Duality, Fertility and Spirits
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Chapter 11; Anderson, 112 - 139
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February 12 & 14
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Islam
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Chapter 7
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February 19
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First Exam: Africa and Islam
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February 21
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India
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Chapter 1; Anderson, pp. 157 - 172
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Feb. 26 & 28
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India and Southeast Asia
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Chapter 2
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March 4 & 6
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China and Korea
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Chapters 3 & 4
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March 18 & 20
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Japan
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Chapters 5 & 6; Anderson, pp. 173 - 198
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March 25
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Second Exam: Asia
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March 27
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Oceania
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Chapter 12; Anderson, pp. 55 - 94
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April 1 & 3
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Pre-Columbian South America
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Chapters 8 & 9
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April 4
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Last Day to Withdraw
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April 8 & 10
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Pre-Columbian MesoAmerica
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Chapters 8 & 9; Anderson, pp. 140 - 156
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April 15 & 17
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Native North America - PreContact
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Chapters 8 & 9; Anderson, p. 34 - 54
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April 22 & 24
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Native North America - PostContact
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Chapters 8 & 9; Anderson, pp. 95 - 111
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TBA
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Third Exam: Oceania and the Americas
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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, 2007. 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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