Art 110, World Arts: The Western Tradition
M. Enholm
Office Hours: Mon/Wed: 2-3:15pm, room SG241
Fall 2014
Office Phone: 818-677-2242 x6451
Email: molly.enholm@csun.edu
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Catalog Description
Survey of the visual arts of the Western cultural tradition from ancient to modern times
emphasizing historical, religious and socio-cultural contexts. Discussion, research and writing on
the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, book arts, ceramics, textiles and body
arts. For non-art major. (Available for General Education, Arts and Humanities.)
Art Department Program Goals Addressed in This Course:
Art Knowledge: Broadening knowledge of ancient through contemporary art and to develop an
understanding of art within theoretical, cultural, and historical contexts.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing, interpreting, and questioning traditional methodologies and preconceived notions of art and art making through the process of generating and solving problems.
Global Perspectives: Promoting an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with
art, culture, teaching and learning.
Course Student Learning Objectives
1. To understand important terms, issues and ideas of Asian arts and to recognize how artistic
styles and techniques travel trans-nationally and globally.
2. To investigate how meaning is constructed and expressed in art works through contents,
styles, materials, symbolic processes, and through transnational disseminations and
exchanges of ideas, people, & objects.
3. To develop skills for reflective and critical thinking and to foster a global perspective for
understanding different cultures and value systems.
4. To acquire skills for both oral exchanges and public presentations pertinent to the
discipline of art history.
5. To foster individual and collective learning through class participation and team work.
6. To acquire ability to apply information technologies to individual research.
Arts and Humanities Learning Objectives
Students will understand the rich history and diversity of human knowledge, discourse and
achievements of their own and other cultures as they are expressed in the arts, literatures,
religions, and philosophy.
Classroom Etiquette
CSUN expects all of us, you and me, to conduct ourselves in an honest and professional manner.
Disrespectful activities such as inappropriate comments, texting, emailing, Internet surfing or
talking shall not be tolerated in the classroom.
Please turn off all cell phones during class. Recording lectures is not permitted.
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Academic Integrity:
 If you are caught cheating in any form, you will receive a failing grade for the course and be
reported to the University for appropriate disciplinary action.
 Plagiarism (copying others’ ideas and/or words in your work without clearly acknowledging
the source of that information) is a major offence in academic contexts and will not be
tolerated.
 If you aren’t sure what plagiarism means, consult
http://library.csun.edu/Guides/ResearchStrategies/AvoidingPlagiarism or
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml, where they write: “Plagiarism is
using others’ ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of that information.”
 Assignments or tests with plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be marked with a grade
of “zero” and make-ups will not be allowed.
Email and Moodle:
CSUN considers your CSUN email account to be the official means of contacting you. This means
that if I send something to this address, I will assume that you received the information and you
are consequently responsible for it. If you regularly use another account, please set your CSUN
mail to forward to your preferred email account. Moodle is the official course website. I will post
announcements and course handouts through Moodle. You are expected to check Moodle on a
weekly base for course materials and activities.
 When you write to me, please have “ART 110” and the class dayslisted in the subject line!
Without the required info, your email may not get read in a timely manner!
 Please Note: Emails will be responded to within 48 business hours of being sent (M-F), please
do not send multiple emails within this time period. Queries in regards to exams and
required projects must be made in a timely manner.
Assumptions I Make About You: You have made a conscious, informed choice to be a member of
this class. This means that you have read the syllabus, know the workload required, and you will
turn in your assignments on time and follow the conduct rules outlined above. Be aware that for a
class of 3 units like this you should spend at least 6 hours per week on your own (reading, making
notes, working on assignments, etc.).
Assumptions You Can Make About me: I will do my best to help you to achieve your goals in this
class. I will give you the respect that I ask you to give me and the other members of this class. I will
be available to help you, but you must let me know that you need help. If you do not turn in an
assignment, I will assume that you are content with a grade of zero for that assignment.
Requirements for All Written Assignments
All written assignments will be typed on 8 1/2 X 11 paper, in Times New Roman font (12
point) with standard 1” margins and parenthetical or footnote citations. You MUST cite all
sources of information in a college paper. If you are confused about proper citation
styles, Google “Chicago style (endnotes)” or “MLA style (parenthetical).” Correct spelling,
grammar, and punctuation are expected. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you
are caught cheating or plagiarizing in any form, you will receive a failing grade for the course
and be reported to the university for appropriate disciplinary action.
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OVERVIEW OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Note: All writing assignments and exams must be completed in order to pass the course
1. Online Quizzes (80 points total; 20 points each)
There will be short review quizzes the weekend before each test. These tests will address
materials from the class lectures, online powerpoints and other online content, and material from
the assigned readings in the textbook.
All Quizzes will be open from Friday at noon through the following Monday, and must be
COMPLETED Monday 11:55 PM. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes. The online quizzes
are timed with multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank style questions. On you log on, you have
30 minutes to complete each quiz. Note: you must log on at least 30 minutes before the cut off
time, in order to receive the full time to take the quiz.
2. Museum Project: (40 points total)
This project involves visiting the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and answering questions
about works on view in the museums collection. Further details will be posted on moodle.
3. Visual Analysis/Presentation (60 points total: 40 content/10 form/10 Presentation)
This project involves visiting the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, or an approved gallery or
museum, and writing a 3-4 page visual analysis of work on view from a period/geographic region
applicable to this course. Further Details and grading rubric will be posted on moodle.
4. Midterm and Final Exam (100 points total. 50/50)
There will be two in-class exams, non-culminative, covering the 3 sections of the text addressed in
this course. Each in class test will consist of: term definitions, slide ids, and multiple choice.
Scantrons are required.
Late work will be marked down 10% per week, and will not be accepted more than one week
late. This applies to every member in the class. The instructor welcomes personal consultation on
how to plan and complete an assignment on time, but the conversation must begin at least two (2)
weeks before the project is due.
LATE WORK will be marked down 10% per class meeting, and will not be accepted more than
one week late. Note: Absence on the day a project is due does NOT delay due date; if a student is
absent, an electronic version of the paper must be submitted by the start of class.
Attendance & Participation (10 points)
Attendance is mandatory. Materials presented in class will not be repeated. Missing more than
two classes will affect your attendance/participation grade by deducting 1-point for each
additional class missed from the attendance grade. Three tardy arrivals of more than five minutes
will be counted as one absence; this rule applies to leaving class early also.
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Extra-Credit The only extra credit available for the course will be part of the online review quizzes.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (GRADING)
Quizzes = 80 points (20 points each)
Tests = 100 points (50 points each)
Museum Questions & Paper = 60 points (20/40)
Review Assignment = 40 points (20 points each)
Presentation = 10 points
Attendance = 10 points
TOTAL POINTS: 300 POINTS
Grading will be done on a plus (+) and minus (-) basis as follows:
A
300-279
A- 279-270
B+
269-261
B 260-249
B- 248-240
C+
239-231
C 230-219
C- 218-210
D+
209-201
D 200-189
D- 188-180
FAIL 179 and below
*please note that all papers and tests must be completed to pass the course, regardless of point
accumulation
Grading Rubrics will be posted on moodle for each writing assignment. It is up to the students to
maintain knowledge of their grades through moodle, any believed discrepancy must be brought to
the instructor’s attention within 2 class meetings of the grade posting.
Professional Attitude and Practice: Student code of conduct found on CSUN website
http://www.csun.edu/studentaffairs/pdfs/standards_student_conduct.pdf.
Textbook:
Required: Kleiner, Fred S. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Concise Western History, 3rd Ed.
ISBN-10: 1-1333-95479-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-133-95479-8
Recommended: Sylvan Barnet, A Short Guide to Writing About Art. Longman Publishing Group;
10th edition (2010) ISBN-10: 0321046056 ISBN-13: 978-0321046055
Course website: https://moodle.csun.edu/ for guidelines, quizzes, assignment submissions,
videos, and surveys of your learning experience. Additional recommended and required readings
will be posted on moodle throughout the semester.
Note: Students are expected to read the assigned material. You will be responsible for the weekly
reading assignments from the text, as well as any additional material and/or links posted on
Moodle. Various links to websites and videos will be posted on Moodle each week that correspond
to the material in that week’s assigned chapter.
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Support Services for Students:
http://www.csun.edu/csbs/departments/urban_studies_and_planning/resources/supportservices.html
The university has a variety of resources available; please take note of the following:
Learning Resource Center: http://www.csun.edu/lrc/, 818.677.2033, Bayramian Hall 408. The
mission of the LRC is to enable students to improve their academic performance through a variety
of learning programs including workshops, one-on-one and group tutoring, Supplemental
Instruction classes and interactive subject area computer programs and videos. Students who use
LRC learning programs will develop and strengthen their critical thinking skills, study strategies,
writing skills and performance in subject matter courses.
Academic Advisement: The college-based academic advisement centers are available to assist
students in selecting courses and programs of study and in choosing or declaring a major or minor.
Visit the website to locate the advising center for your major, or for undeclared majors.
http://www.csun.edu/csbs/departments/urban_studies_and_planning/resources/advising.html.
University Counseling Services: http://www.csun.edu/counseling/, 818.677.2366
Bayramian Hall 520. UCS provides resources and information to assist students in dealing with a
variety of large and small psychological obstacles that may interfere with academic progress
and/or relationship satisfaction. Services include individual, group and crisis counseling.
Center on Disabilities: http://www.csun.edu/cod/index.php, 818.677.2684, Bayramian Hall 110.
The Center on Disabilities serves students with a wide range of visible and hidden disabilities, in a
confidential environment. Students are encouraged to meet with the professional staff and
explore the services available to support their academic, career and personal goals. Discover
accommodations and strategies for help with disabilities in an academic setting.
The Career Center: http://www.csun.edu/career/students/, 818.677.2878, University Hall 105.
Need some help in deciding on a career? Or do you know your career and need to meet
employers? Perhaps your resume needs some sprucing up? The Career Center offers a variety of
services for students, from those new to the University to those about to graduate into the world
of work.
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Course Schedule
Week 1
8/25- Mon: Intro to Class
8/27- Wed: Chapter 1: Prehistory
Ancient Mesopotamia & Persia
Week 2
9/1Mon: HOLIDAY
9/3Wed: Chapter 1
Egypt under the Pharaohs
Week 3: Chapter 2: Greece
9/8Mon: Pre-Aegean
Geometric & Archaic Art
9/10- Wed: Classical Art
Hellenistic Art
Week 4: Chapter 3: Rome
9/15-Mon: Etruscan - Republican
9/17-Wed: Imperial Rome
Week 5: Chapter 4 & 5
9/22-Mon: Ch4: ECA & Byzantine
9/24-Wed: Ch5: Islamic Art
Online Review Quiz (Wed-Sun)
Week 9: Chapter 10
10/20-Mon: Baroque
Italy & Spain
10/22-Wed: Baroque/2
Northern Europe
Week 10: Chapter 11-12
10/27-Mon: Rococo-NeoClassical
10/29-Wed: Romanticism
Week 11: Chapter 12-13
11/3-Mon: Realism & Photography
11/5-Wed: Impressionism-Post-Impressionism
Week 12: Chapter 14
11/10-Mon: Modernism in Europe
11/12-Wed: Modernism in US & Mexico
Online Review Quiz (Wed-Sun)
Week 13: Chapter 15
11/17-Mon: Late Modernism
11/19-Wed: Postmodernism
Week 6: Medieval
9/29- Mon: Chapter 6
Early Medieval - Romanesque
10/1- Wed: Chapter 7
Gothic & Late Medieval
Week 14: Student Presentations
(Thanksgiving Week) Museum Project Due
11/24-Mon: Student Presentations/
Postmodernism
11/26-Wed: Student Presentations/
Postmodernism
Week 7: Renaissance
10/6- Mon: Chapter 8
Early Renaissance
10/8- Wed: Chapter 9
High Renaissance: Italy
Online Review Quiz (Wed-Sun)
Week 15: Chapter 16
12/1-M: Student Presentations/
Contemporary Art
12/3-W: Student Presentations/
Contemporary Art
Online Review Quiz (Wed-Sun)
Week 8: Renaissance
10/13- Mon: Chapter 9
High Renaissance/2
Northern Europe
Review Assignment DUE
10/15-Wed: Midterm
Week 16
12/8-Mon: Contemporary Art/Review
Review Assignment DUE
Week 17: FINAL EXAM
12/15: Monday: 3-5pm (Ch 8-16)