Prerequisite N.A.
Co-requisite N.A.
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Course Outline
Department &Number Art 190
Course Title History of Art: Prehistoric through the 14 th Century
Number of Weeks 18
Lecture Hours 54
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units 3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A survey of the history of Western Art from Paleolithic cave painting through the end of the Middle Ages, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. The art will be viewed in its historical context and discussed with reference to the religious beliefs and ideologies of the cultures which produced it.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify works of art placing them in the time period, geographical area and/or culture where the art was produced and explain the use of the work of art at the time it was created.
Explain how a work of art reflects the history of the society in which it was produced, including the political, and/or religious beliefs and ideologies prevailing in the culture.
Identify similarities and differences of works of art on the same, or related subjects, produced by different artists in the same culture, and in different cultures at different times.
Explain the role of the artist in society during the time the work was made.
Analyze a work of art and explain its function(s) in society at the time it was made.
Describe how ideas and methods of production were communicated from one society to another.
Describe archaeological dating methods used to place a work of art in time, and discuss the limitations of these methods.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
7.14 % Paleolithic and Neolithic art
7.14 % Mesopotamian Art
7.14 % Egyptian Art
7.14 % Aegean Bronze Age Art
7.14 % Greek Art: Geometric through Classical
7.14 % Hellenistic Art
7.14 % Roman Art
7.14 % Early Christian Art
7.14 % Byzantine Art
7.14 % Migration and Insular Art
7.14 % Carolingian Art
7.14 % Romanesque Art
7.18 % Gothic Art
7.14 % Introduction to ancient Asian Art
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Illustrated slide lectures
Documentary film
Visual analysis of works of art
Student discussion

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Art History, vol. 1
Marilyn Stokstad
Publisher: Pearson/Prentice-Hall
Edition/Date: 4 th edition 2011
COURSE EXPECTATIONS ( Use applicable expectations )
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
Other Performance Assignments 2
STUDENT EVALUATION : (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
60
20
20
% 3 exams with essay questions @ 20% each
% Research paper
% Class assignments and lecture post-tests
%
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade Credit / No Credit x Student Choice
90% - 100% = A 70% and above = Credit 90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B Below 70% = No Credit 80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C 70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D 60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Date: Semester/Year
Revised 11/02
Bonnie Holt
Spring 2015