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Academic Year 2004/2005

Introduction to the Practice of Art History
ARHA 101 FA

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 two sections has a different cultural focus, corresponding to the primary expertise of the professor. The two sections meet jointly to introduce each unit and for periodic review. Major readings for the course may include (in addition to section readings): Michael Baxandall, "Introduction: Language and Explanation" in PATTERNS OF INTENTION: ON THE HISTORICAL EXPLORATION OF PICTURES; J. Bialostocki, "Iconography and Iconology"; Oleg Grabar, "The Iconography of Islamic Architecture"; Ian Hodder, READING THE PAST: CURRENT APPROACHES TO INTERPRETATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY; Keith Jenkins, RE-THINKING HISTORY; W. Eugene Kleinbauer, "Determinants of Art Historical Investigation"; George Kubler, THE SHAPE OF TIME: REMARKS ON THE HISTORY OF THINGS; Peter Mark, "Is There Such a Thing as African Art?"; Erwin Panofsky, "Introductory", in STUDIES IN ICONOLOGY; Heinrich Wolfflin, "The Most General Representational Forms", in PRINCIPLES OF ART HISTORY.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Within the context described in the course description, this section will focus on the art and architecture of Renaissance Italy. It will consider the relationships between court art and that produced in republics from the 14th to the 16th centuries. How notions of rulership were conveyed both by the church and the state will be the central thematic concern of this section.

Major Readings

Michael Baxandall, PAINTING AND EXPERIENCE IN FIFTEENTH CENTURY
Course packet of articles

Examinations and Assignments

Four short written assignments, two web-based or graphic assignments; mid-term.

Instructor(s): Paoletti,John T.   

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: DAC300;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 9   FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

SECTION 02

Within the context described in the course description, this section will focus on artists of the African diaspora. These artists have, since the mid-19th century, worked 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

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
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: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: DAC100;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 9   FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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