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realism to postmodernismClick here for
Final Exam TEXTS: Arneson, History of Modern Art, 4th edition (primary text); then choose either both Kandinsky texts: Concerning the Spiritual in Art and Point and Line to Plane OR the text Postmodern Currents. SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET OF "STUFF": There is a packet containing a slide list, lecture outline and other important "stuff" available at the bookstore. The packet will help organize your class notes and prepare you for the tests. It also contains templates for your writing assignments. NOTE ON PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS AND PACKETS: Please either buy the textbooks before the first exam or make arrangements to "share" books with others in the class. The bookstore will return books that are not purchased after about a month. I will not be able to lend you copies of the books or excuse poor test performances on the basis that you do not have the textbook. OBJECTIVES: This course aims to provide an in-depth study of modern art and architecture of Europe and America. It also provides an introduction to a variety of methods by which art is customarily understood and is expressly designed to explore the relationship between art history and history, between art objects and key episodes in political, social, and intellectual history. NOTE ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY. This is an equal opportunity classroom in the presentation of ideas and issues raised by artists. It is important for you to understand that artists create works that become either personal or societal documents of a certain moment in their lives. Some of these issues may make you feel uncomfortable because of their unfamiliarity. Some works may make you challenge your belief systems. (This, by the way, is a characteristic that good art and a good college education have in common.) I recommend that you maintain an open mind and avoid rash judgments based on an artist's race, gender or sexual orientation. NOTE ON STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Your success in this course will be directly proportional to your "ownership" of the material. I am here to guide you in your study of this material and in your development of abilities (like written and oral communication). Please take responsibility for your education, if for no other reason than the fact that you're paying for it. When you come to my office to discuss a grade on a test or assignment, bring the notes that you've been taking in class and on the reading assignments. This will help me diagnose potential problems more quickly and ultimately help me to help you to achieve in this course. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GRADING SCALE
READING/TEST/ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: This schedule will be followed as closely as possible. If changes need to be made, they will be announced in class. See slide list/lecture outline for more specifics on reading assignments
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