AP Art History Syllabus Instructor: Mrs. Null-Brown Email: bnullbrown@hemetusd.k12.ca.us Telephone: (951) 765-6300 ext. 40628 Course Overview This course may be taken to fulfill the Introduction to Fine Arts (IFA) requirement for graduation. Students are not required to have taken prior courses in art, nor will students be graded on artistic ability. The primary purpose of AP Art History is to provide students with the same instruction they would receive in a college art history survey course. As such, we will dedicate instructional time to the study of works of art and engage in both contextual and visual analyses of those works. Art does not exist in a vacuum; we will also spend time studying various historical periods in an effort to understand the influences on artists as they created the works we now study. As the AP Course Description (available in full on the Web) states, “Art history emphasizes understanding works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, religion, patronage, gender, function, and ethnicity.” One of the primary goals of the course is that students emerge with a better understanding of the relationship of each of the humanities to themselves and the world. As is the nature of many AP courses, this course will require that students complete reading and writing assignments outside of class and take notes based on class lecture and discussion. Failing to complete reading assignments or poor note-taking will have a negative impact on a student’s grade. An AP course is a lot of work; students can expect exams in traditional and AP formats, occasional quizzes, essays, and art analysis assignments. Students are required to maintain a course notebook including notes, writing assignments, and returned exams. Course Objectives Students will develop skills in identifying, describing, and analyzing works of art. Students will learn to identify common characteristics among diverse artworks based on periods/styles and themes. Students will develop strong writing skills when describing, analyzing and comparing works of art. Students will cultivate an appreciation for all styles of art. Students will relate works of art to their proper cultural and historical origins Assignments and Projects Daily/Weekly Students are required to read approximately one chapter per week from their primary textbook as well as complete supplemental readings from (websites, articles, and other texts (see instructional materials). Students will complete the PowerPoint lecture notes provided by the instructor. All PowerPoint Presentations are posted to edline upon completion. Students will complete a series of image vocabulary for each chapter and will be responsible for providing the picture with a date, historical period, artist (if applicable), and medium Students will complete a set of term vocabulary and will be required to use the 4 squares method per term including term, definition, picture, and paraphrase. The terms will come directly out of the primary textbook and will be given at the beginning of each unit by the instructor. Students will be required to make a set of chapter outlines for every single chapter covered. The outlines will be due at the end of each unit and will be turned in along with image and term vocabulary. Students will be required to complete a chapter study guide for each chapter based on the readings of the primary textbook. The study guides will be collected upon unit completion. Videos are also shown as supplement to the textbook, which students are required to take notes on to prepare for a short quiz at the end of the class period. Students will be prepared to answer questions in class discussions based on the reading assignments and lecture notes. Students will participate in a variety of activities to include: o Artist/Artwork Speed Dating (students take on the characteristics of an artist/artwork and introduce themselves to each other) o Dry Erase Recall (whiteboards will be provided for this activity and require students to draw out floor plans, features, concepts, and works. o Jeopardy (will often be used to review) o “Super Fab Slide Review” will be used every triad to include a cumulative assessment on slide identifications. o Sculpture in the Round: Students will use play-doh to demonstrate the terms used for sculpture. o Group Projects: Students will work with a partner to perform teach backs to the rest of the class. Works will be assigned by the instructor o Art History Charades: Students will be assigned a work of art and will be required to act out the work of art for the rest of class. Students will be given quizzes on reading assignments and lecture notes as well as an exam following the end of each unit. Exams will include multiple-choice, short answer, slide identifications, labeling, vocabulary, and essays (comparable to the 30 minute essays on the AP Exam). Other Assignments/Projects Students will complete several essays based on themes that connect a Western/European artwork with an artwork from outside of the European artistic tradition. Each artwork must fully be fully analyzed and compared based upon on of the given themes. Students must also address how cultural background influences how the piece is read and valued (how might each work be perceived in the context of the other culture?). Some of the themes include: 1. The human body 2. Religious objects 3. Narrative 4. Religious site/spaces 5. Gender 6. Politics/Power The AP Exam It is not required that students take the AP Art History exam to pass this course. Students wishing to take the AP exam, given each year in May, will be provided with additional information regarding fees and scheduling from the guidance office. All students are required to participate in class review sessions for the exam, regardless of intent to take said exam. The exam consists of two sections, multiple choice and free response. We will practice both in class and you can expect your in-class exams to model AP format to a degree. Because so much time throughout this year will be in preparation of this exam I STRONGLY recommend that you decide to take it. Grading and Assignments Grades in this course will be based on a combination of the following: quizzes, exams, in-class assignments, homework, class participation, projects, and writing assignments. Late work will not be accepted for a grade. The standard grading scale for this school is as follows: 90-100 (A) 80-89 (B) 70-79 (C) 60-69 (D) 0 – 59 (F – Failing Grade) Academic Honesty All students in this class are expected to refrain from cheating and plagiarism. To avoid confusion, do not talk for any reason during any test, quiz, or in-class assignment. Raise your hand to request assistance. Plagiarism, for those of you unacquainted with the term, is using someone else’s work or ideas as your own. This includes direct phrases lifted from others’ work, paraphrasing without credit, and copying your fellow students. See your student handbook for details on our plagiarism policy. You will receive no credit for assignments found to be plagiarized and your parents and the administration will be contacted for a conference. If you find this policy harsh, be aware that most colleges would happily expel you for such infringement. Attendance/Make-Up Work We will cover a lot of material in class. As such, it would behoove you to be in class on time every day. If you miss school, you must present an admit slip verifying your excused absence before you will be permitted to make up any missed work (unexcused absences are automatic zeroes for all work other than tests and major projects). It is your responsibility to get missed assignments. I highly recommend you get with another member of class and exchange information so you can rely upon each other in case of absences. You are expected to take care of your needs (restroom, locker, et cetera) between classes. You should be in your seat when the tardy bell rings and be prepared to engage in class. It is particularly important in an AP course that you be present each day the entire time. As a result, you may only use two (2) bathroom passes per semester. You should also be aware that I follow the school tardy policy carefully—do not be late to my class. Classroom Policies/Procedures Participation is crucial to the learning process and success in this class. To avoid losing points for participation you must do the following: Be in class everyday Be on time (in your seat when the bell rings) Bring all necessary materials for class (writing utensils, paper, homework) Be respectful to every member of the class Keep all electronic devices in your backpack Use appropriate language at ALL times Abide by the THS dress code Consequences for Violations* 1. Verbal warning (documented by teacher) 2. Parent contact 3. Referral 4. Saturday School 5. Dropped from Course Other Information Regarding this Course I often use PowerPoint and slides of artwork to facilitate instruction. If you have a vision problem, please let me know so that you are seated appropriately to view the screen(s). We will routinely being class by having a short writing response to an artwork that is displayed on the screen or, as allowed, in the classroom. Each student is required to maintain a course notebook that contains copies of all notes, handouts, and returned assignments. You will find this notebook invaluable when reviewing for your AP exam in May. As an incentive, you will receive a grade for completion of this notebook. Course Content/Requirements Required Textbooks Janson, H.W., Anthony F. Janson. History of Art, revised 5th ed. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1997 Stokstad, Marilyn. Art History, 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffts, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2008 Strickland, Carol. The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to PostModern. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1992. The College Board Website: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com Class Supplies Pencil or blue/black ink pen College ruled paper 3-ring binder Highlighter pens (two or more colors) Course Content The AP Art History Development Committee surveys colleges to determine content coverage. The most recent content survey is outlined here as follows, with our planned dates of coverage: I. Ancient – Medieval Art – 30% II. Renaissance – Present Art – 50% III. Beyond European Traditions – 20% Semester 1: August 24, 2009-January 22, 2010 WEEK TOPIC Non-Western Art Summer OBJECTIVES *Students will analyze a non-western art tradition. *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented. *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created ASSIGNMENTS *Non-Western Study Guides: -South and Southeast Asia -Chinese and Korean -Japanese -Americas -Africa PowerPoint Lectures: -Art Expectations -Cracking the AP Test -Introduction -Prehistoric Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 1 Study Guide: -Chapter 1 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 1 PowerPoint Lectures: -Art Ancient Near East Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 2 Study Guide: -Chapter 2 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 2 Quiz PowerPoint Lectures -Art of Ancient Egypt Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 3 Study Guide: -Chapter 3 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 3 Unit Test: -Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, and Egyptian Art Essay Unit Test Week 1 Review Art Basics, Prehistoric Art, start Ancient Near East *Students will understand the early origins of the artistic tradition *Students will utilize heir knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created. Week 2 Ancient Near East *Students will understand the early origins of the artistic tradition *Students will utilize heir knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created. Week 3 Art of Ancient Egypt *Students will understand the early origins of the artistic tradition *Students will utilize heir knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created. *The Artistic Experience Project -Museum Visit -Essay READING Introduction Non-Western: South and Southeast Asia *Chapters 9 & 23 Chinese and Korean *Chapters 10 & 24 Japanese *Chapters 11 & 25 Americas *Chapters 12 & 26 Africa *Chapters 13 & 28 Introduction and Chapter 1 Stokstad Pages 1-23 Jansen Pages 48-59 Chapter 2 Stokstad Pages 24-27 Jansen Pages 78-97 Chapter 3 Stokstad Pages 48-81 Jansen Pages 60-77 Week 4 Aegean Week 5 Greek Week 6 Greek *Students will understand the early origins of the artistic tradition *Students will utilize heir knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created. *Students will understand the foundations of classical art *Students will explore the relation between earlier periods and these cultures *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will understand the foundations of classical art *Students will explore the relation between earlier periods and these cultures *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures -Aegean Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 4 Study Guide: -Chapter 4 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 4 Quiz Essay Chapter 4 Stokstad Pages 82-105 Jansen Pages98-109 PowerPoint Lectures -Art of Ancient Greece Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 5 Study Guide: -Chapter 5 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 5 Quiz Essay Chapter 5 Stokstad Pages 106-167 Jansen Pages 110-165 PowerPoint Lectures -Art of Ancient Greece Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 5 Study Guide: -Chapter 5 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 5 Quiz Unit Test Chapter 5 Stokstad Pages 106-167 Jansen Pages 110-165 Week 7 Etruscan and Roman Week 8 Etruscan and Roman Week 9 Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine, Week 10 Islamic Art *Students will understand the foundations of classical art *Students will explore the relation between earlier periods and these cultures *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will understand the foundations of classical art *Students will explore the relation between earlier periods and these cultures *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures -Etruscan and Roman Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 6 Study Guide: -Chapter 6 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 6 Quiz Chapter 6 Stokstad Pages 168-231 Jansen Pages 166-223 PowerPoint Lectures -Etruscan and Roman Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 6 Study Guide: -Chapter 6 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 6 Quiz Essay Unit Test Chapter 6 Stokstad Pages 168-231 Jansen Pages 166-223 Sister Wendy -Prehistoric-Roman PowerPoint Lectures -Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 7 Study Guide: -Chapter 7 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 7 Quiz PowerPoint Lectures -Islamic Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 8 Study Guide: -Chapter 8 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 8 Unit Test Chapter 7 Stokstad Pages 232-281 Jansen Pages 230-269 National Geography -Holy Places of Jerusalem Chapter 8 Stokstad Pages 282-309 National Geography -Islam Week 11 Art of South Asia and Southeast Asia Week 12 Early Medieval Art in Europe Week 13 Romanesque Art Week 14 Gothic Art and Architecture *Students will analyze a non-western art tradition. *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented. *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore the influence of other art on this culture *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore architectural innovations *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures -Art of South Asia and Southeast Asia Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 9-11 Study Guide: -Chapter 9-11 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 9-11 Quiz Essay: Western V. Non-Western PowerPoint Lectures -Early Medieval Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 14 Study Guide: -Chapter 14 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 14 Quiz PowerPoint Lectures -Romanesque Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 15 Study Guide: -Chapter 15 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 15 Quiz Essay: Portrayals of Christ Chapters 9-11 Stokstad Pages 310-341 and 808-829 PowerPoint Lectures -Gothic Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 16 Study Guide: -Chapter 16 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 16 Quiz Unit Test Chapter 16 Stokstad Pages 512-551 Jansen Pages 320-396 Sister Wendy Professor Kloss Chapter 14 Stokstad Pages 440-471 Jansen Pages 270-291 Professor Kloss Chapters 15 Stokstad Pages 472-511 Jansen Pages 292-319 Week 15 Fourteenth Century Art in Europe *Students will explore architectural innovations *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures -Fourteenth Century Art in Europe Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 17 Study Guide: -Chapter 17 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 17 Quiz Chapter 17 Stokstad Pages 551-583 Jansen Pages 408-451 Week 16 Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula PowerPoint Lectures -Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 18 Study Guide: -Chapter 18 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 18 Quiz Essay Chapter 18 Stokstad Pages 584-618 Jansen Pages 408-451 Sister Wendy Week 17 Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula PowerPoint Lectures -Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 18-19 Study Guide: -Chapter 18-19 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 18-19 Essay Unit Test Chapters 18-19 Stokstad Pages 584-657 Jansen Pages 408-451 Professor Kloss Week 18 Review *Students will explore the intricate relationship between classical art, this period and future artistic traditions *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore the intricate relationship between classical art, this period and future artistic traditions *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will compare and contrast art from all periods and traditions studied thus far Slide Identification Review Vocabulary Review Study Guide Packet AP TEST PREP AP Art History Prep Pages 1-129 Week 19 Finals Week Semester 2: January 25, 2010-June 12, 2010 WEEK Week 1 TOPIC Sixteenth Century Art in Italy Week 2 Sixteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula Week 3 Baroque Art OBJECTIVES *Students will explore the intricate relationship between classical art, this period and future artistic traditions *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore the intricate relationship between classical art, this period and future artistic traditions *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will understand the relationship between this period and those immediately preceding and succeeding it *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created ASSIGNMENTS PowerPoint Lectures -Sixteenth Century Art in Italy Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 20 Study Guide: -Chapter 20 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 20 Essay Quiz READING Chapter 20 Stokstad Pages 658-705 Jansen Pages 452-526 PowerPoint Lectures - Sixteenth Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 21 Study Guide: -Chapter 21 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 21 Essay Unit Test Chapter 21 Stokstad Pages 706-741 Jansen Pages 527-547 Sister Wendy Professor Kloss PowerPoint Lectures - Baroque Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 22 Study Guide: -Chapter 22 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 22 Quiz Essay Chapter 22 Stokstad Pages 742-807 Jansen Pages 548-644 Week 4 Baroque Art *Students will understand the relationship between this period and those immediately preceding and succeeding it *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will analyze a non-western art tradition. *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented. *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures - Baroque Art Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 22 Study Guide: -Chapter 22 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 22 Essay Unit Test Chapter 22 Stokstad Pages 742-807 Jansen Pages 548-644 Sister Wendy Professor Kloss Week 5 Art of the Americas PowerPoint Lectures - Art of China, Korea, and Japan Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapters 12 and 26 Study Guide: -Chapters 12 and 26 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 12 and 26 Essay Quiz Chapter 12 and 26 Stokstad Pages 394-419 and 872-895 Week 6 Art of the Africa *Students will analyze a non-western art tradition. *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented. *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created Chapter 13 and 28 Stokstad Pages 420-439 And 916-939 Eighteenth Century Art in Europe and the Americas *Students will understand the relationship between this period and those immediately preceding and succeeding it *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures - Art of the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapters 13 and 28 Study Guide: -Chapter 13 and 28 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 13 and 28 Quiz Essay Unit Test PowerPoint Lectures - Eighteenth Century Art in Europe and the Americas Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 29 Study Guide: -Chapter 29 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 29 Essay Quiz Week 7 Chapter 29 Stokstad Pages 940-983 Jansen Pages 658-746 Sister Wendy Professor Kloss Week 8 Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and the United States Week 9 Twentieth Century to present Week 10 Twentieth Century to present Week 11 Twentieth Century to present *Students will understand these periods in the context of reaction and influence *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore contemporary art and the influences of previous periods *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will explore contemporary art and the influences of previous periods *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures - Nineteenth Century Art in Europe and the United States Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapter 30 Study Guide: -Chapter 30 Chapter Outline: -Chapter 30 Essay Unit Test Chapter 30 Stokstad Pages 984-1063 Jansen Pages 746-779 PowerPoint Lectures - Twentieth Century to present Term/Image Vocabulary: -Chapters 31 and 32 Study Guide: -Chapters 31 and 32 Chapter Outline: -Chapters 31 and 32 Essay Quiz Chapters 31 and 32 Stokstad Pages 1064-1191 Jansen Pages 780-950 PowerPoint Lectures - Twentieth Century to present Term/Image Vocabulary: - Chapters 31 and 32 Study Guide: - Chapters 31 and 32 Chapter Outline: - Chapters 31 and 32 Essay Quiz Chapters 31 and 32 Stokstad Pages 1064-1191 Jansen Pages 780-950 Sister Wendy Professor Kloss *Students will explore contemporary art and the influences of previous periods *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created PowerPoint Lectures - Twentieth Century to present Term/Image Vocabulary: - Chapters 31 and 32 Study Guide: - Chapters 31 and 32 Chapter Outline: - Chapters 31 and 32 Essay Quiz Chapters 31 and 32 Stokstad Pages 1064-1191 Jansen Pages 780-950 Week 12 Twentieth Century to present Week 13 Review Week 14 Review AP EXAM Art History Projects Art History Projects Art History Projects Final Exam Graduation/Finals Week Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 *Students will explore contemporary art and the influences of previous periods *Students will utilize their knowledge of the formal elements and principles of art to analyze the works presented *Students will understand the historical context in which the presented art was created *Students will compare and contrast art from all periods and traditions PowerPoint Lectures - Twentieth Century to present Term/Image Vocabulary: - Chapters 31 and 32 Study Guide: - Chapters 31 and 32 Chapter Outline: - Chapters 31 and 32 Essay Unit Test Chapters 31 and 32 Stokstad Pages 1064-1191 Jansen Pages 780-950 Slide Identification Review Vocabulary Review Study Guide Packet AP TEST PREP AP EXAM May 12, 2010 Art Recreations Group PowerPoint Presentations Art Recreations Group PowerPoint Presentations Final June 7, 2010 AP Art History Prep Pages 129-370 Graduation June 12, 2010 AP Art History Prep Pages 129-370