Art 310: Ancient Art: Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece
Course meets: MW 1:50- 3:20 PM Arts and Communication S149
Instructor: Renee Pasewald
Contact: e-mail: pasewalr@uwosh.edu; office phone: (920) 424-0919
Office: Arts and Communication Building 523
Office Hours: T 2:00-2:50 PM and by appointment
Course Overview: This course covers some of the most influential and exemplary works of art and
architecture from ancient Greece, encompassing the approximate dates of 3000 BC- 30 BC. Culturally,
we will be studying the earliest Aegean societies through the Roman takeover of Greek territories. Not
only will we learn about the art and architecture itself, but also the events and circumstances that gave
rise to particular styles. Coursework is multi-faceted and includes illustrated lectures, assigned readings,
discussions, small group activities, writing exercises, and in-class projects. You will build on the
vocabulary, methodology, and artworks introduced in Art 209.
Objectives: Learn the following:
-titles, dates, and significance of objects studied
-timeline of significant events and artistic styles in ancient Greece
-mythological stories represented in ancient Greek art
-practical application of art historical methods through class-wide development of an
architectural tour of ancient Greek buildings
In order to achieve these objectives, the following skills will be utilized and developed:
-information retention
-written, oral, and interpersonal communications
-critical thinking and creative problem solving
-visual literacy
Textbook: Greek Art and Archaeology, 5th Edition by John Griffiths Pedley. Prentice Hall, 2012.
Assessment:
Exam 1:
Exam 2:
Exam 3:
Writing:
Participation:
Tour Contribution:
25%
25%
25%
10%
10%
5%
Exams: Exams are non-cumulative and consist of the following sections:
Slide I.D.: Identify image by title, date, and era/style
Short Answer: Identify image as above, and briefly define significance (beyond appearance)
Essay: Identify and compare two or more objects and answer an essay question. Such a question
might have you define the relationship between the objects, identify their influences, or connect
them to their original context. In all cases, you will need to support your argument with
examples, relevant course terminology, and compose an essay with an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Writing: Several writing exercises will take place in class. They typically address artworks or themes that
will be on your exams. Be prepared to have your work edited by your peers and to incorporate changes.
Participation: In-class activities are designed to help you process the information we cover in order to
improve your understanding and retention. Example activities include discussion, object analysis, and
timeline construction. For all activities, you should be prepared to share your findings with the class.
Virtual Tour: During class time we will be developing an architectural tour of ancient Greek sites. This
will give you a taste of how art historical research and methods can work outside the classroom, while
improving various communication and organizational skills. This project will begin in the final third of the
semester.
Grading Policies: Letter grades are determined according to the following numerical scale:
93 to 100 %
90 to 92%
87 to 89%
83 to 86%
80 to 82%
77 to 79%
73 to 76%
70 to 72%
60 to 69%
59% or less
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
Course Guidelines: In Class: Please do not disrupt learning in the classroom. This includes, but is not
limited to: tardiness, side conversations, distracting use of electronics, and leaving early.
Note taking: In order for lectures to be effective, taking notes is necessary. This will greatly improve
what you retain from each presentation, thus increasing the likelihood of success on assignments and
exams. I recommend writing the title and date of each object we study with an asterisk in the margin,
and summarizing my comments and slide text below it. These comments include, in addition to the
appearance of the object itself, information on the history, culture, and artist related to it.
In Class Contact: Establish an in-class contact with whom you can exchange notes if you miss class. Do
not e-mail the entire class asking for notes. I do not e-mail class notes, assignments, or lecture files to
students for any reason.
Attendance: While attendance itself is voluntary, writing, participation, and tour development activities
cumulate into 25% of your final grade. Consistent attendance is therefore important to your overall
success in the class. If you have a pre-determined event that will prohibit you from attending, such as
participation in athletics or religious observances, please alert me within the first two weeks of the
semester.
E-mail: Before e-mailing me, check the following resources:
-course syllabus
-D2L
-lecture notes
-textbook
-in-class contact
Please ensure that your message is clear and concise before you send it. Be advised that unreadable
messages or messages requesting readily available information will not receive a response.
Make up Policy: Exams may only be made up in the case of a documented emergency. You must contact
me as soon as possible if such circumstances arise and provide reasonable proof. There is no make up
for in-class activities and discussions.
University policy on Academic Integrity
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to a standard of academic integrity for all students.
The system guidelines state: "Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of
their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others' academic endeavors" (UWS
14.01, Wisconsin Administrative Code).
Students are subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct, which is defined in UWS 14.03,
Wisconsin Administrative Code. Students on the UW Oshkosh campus have been suspended from the
University for academic misconduct.
Students are encouraged to review the procedures related to violations of academic honesty as outlined
in Chapter UWS 14, Wisconsin Administrative Code. The system guidelines and local procedures are
printed in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Discipline Code 2008-2009 and can be found on
the Dean of Students website.
Specific questions regarding the provisions in Chapter UWS 14 (and institutional procedures approved to
implement Chapter UWS 14) should be directed to the Dean of Students Office.
D2L: Our course D2L site is used for the following purposes:
- announcements
- syllabus
-select lecture images and vocabulary (posted every Monday)
-study guides (one week before exam)
-grades
I will alert the class when I have posted a new grade item; you have one week from that day to present
any discrepancies. I advise you to check in once per week.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: If you require a note-taker, extended exam time, or
another specific accommodation, please alert me immediately and contact Disability Services in
Dempsey 125.
Reading and Lecture Schedule:
Readings are not announced in class. It is your responsibility to complete the readings prior to the week
for which they are assigned, and be prepared to discuss them. I will announce any changes to the
schedule in class.
Week 1
9/5: Course introduction (Syllabus)
Week 2
9/10: Cycladic Cultures (Chapters 1, 2 (31-34, 37-40, 52-54)
9/12: Minoans (Chapters 1, 2, 3 (34-37, 46-52, 63-86))
Week 3
9/17: Mycenaeans (Chapters 1, 2, 3 (40-43, 54-57, 86-101))
9/19: Dark Ages (Chapter4 (103-112))
Week 4
9/24: Geometric Era I: Geometric Vase Painting (Chapter 4 (112-118))
9/26: Geometric Era II: “Renaissance” of Seventh Century BC Greece (Chapter 4 (118-119))
Week 5
10/1: Orientalizing Era I: Pottery (Chapter 5 (121-131))
10/3: Orientalizing Era II: Architecture (Chapter 5 (131-139))
Week 6
10/8: Exam 1 (Weeks 2-5)
10/10: Archaic Era I: Pottery (Chapter 6 (147-150, 189-205)
Week 7
10/15: Archaic Era II: Kouroi (Chapters 5, 6 (139-140, 171-176))
10/17: Archaic Era III: Korai (Chapters 5, 6 (140-145, 176-187))
Week 8
10/22: Archaic Era IV: Architecture (Chapter 6 (150-171))
10/24: Dawn of the Classical Era: The Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Chapter 7 (207-214))
Week 9
10/29: Early Classical Era I: Sculpture (Chapter 7 (229-242))
10/31: Early Classical Era II: Architecture and Painting (Chapter 7 (223-229, 242-247))
Week 10
11/5: Early Classical Era III: Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia (Chapter 7 (214-223))
11/7: Exam 2 (Weeks 5-10)
Week 11
11/12: High Classical Greece I: The Acropolis (Chapter 8 (249-265))
11/14: High Classical Greece II: The Acropolis II (Chapter 8 (265-270))
Week 12
11/19: High Classical Greece III: the Doryphoros (Chapter 8 (276-279))
11/21: Thanksgiving Break: No Class
Week 13
11/26: Late Classical Sculpture (Chapters 8, 9 (279-281, 304-312, 316-317))
11/28: Alexander the Great and the Transition to Hellenism (Chapter 9 (312-315))
Week 14
12/3: Hellenistic Sculpture I (Chapter 10 (354-376)
12/5: Hellenistic Sculpture II
Week 15
12/10: The Rise of Rome
12/12: Exam 3 (Weeks 11-15)