Course Objective

Art of the Western World II is an introductory art history survey that examines the history of art in the Western world from the Renaissance to Modern times. Our purpose is threefold: become familiar with major cultural periods in the development of Western art, learn how to "read" art in an historical context and begin to develop a vocabulary for discussing and writing about art.

Through the assigned readings, power point lectures, writing assignments and a field trip to an Art Museum you will be introduced to works of art in painting, sculpture and architecture.

Required Reading

In order to succeed in this class you must stay current on the reading assignments. Practice active reading as you prepare for class: make notes and questions about what you are reading, highlight important phrases. The lectures do not substitute for your careful reading of assignments. The course text book is Stokstad Vol 2:

Stokstad, Marilyn. Art History: A View of the West. Vol 2, 3rd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publishing. (2008)

Office Hours and Contact Info

I welcome students to contact me by email or phone 480.965.5116. I hold office hours by appointment only in UCB 323, the Women's Resource Center.

Attendance and Participation

I expect you to come to class having read the assignments and to pay attention during the lectures. Your attendance and participation will be measured by how often you are present, your performance on in-class writing assignments and your constructive participation in class.
Total possible points: 100.

Exams

There are three, equally weighted, non-cumulative multiple choice and slide identification exams. Like all class meetings, exams begin promptly at 12:30. Bring a No. 2 pencil and brown scantron form to class with you on exam days.

The tests will include questions on vocabulary, slide identification, style, meaning and historical context. Questions will be drawn from the text and lecture material. In order to be successful on the exams and, therefore, in this class, you must do the reading and attend the lectures.

I do not permit make up exams without a documented illness or family emergency.

The Final Exam is scheduled by the registrar on Thursday, May 1 from 12:15 - 2:05 PM.

Each exam is worth 200 points.
Total possible points: 600.

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Blog Assignments

You will construct and maintain a blog for this class. The URL for your blog will be posted to the course blog. Each of the four assignments are worth 50 points. The first blog posting is due Tuesday, January 22 by 8am.
Total possible points: 200.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

It is your responsibility to perform with integrity in this classroom. Read and understand the Student Academic Integrity Policy. If you don't understand what it says, ask me. Remember, plagiarism is easy to detect. Don't do it. Figure out what it is -- you may be surprised by the subtleties of the practice.

Classroom Conduct

Turn off your cell phones. Put away your MP3 players and PDAs. Pay attention to the lectures, take notes, listen respectfully, constructively contribute to discussions.

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Grades

Grades will be posted on Blackboard. Final grades are determined according to the following scale:

All information on this website is subject to change at my discretion, including the reading schedule and due dates for assignments and exams. It is your responsiblity to know what is due and when.

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