ART 130
World Art History I
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Approved: December 3, 2010
EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2011 MCC Form EDU 0007 (rev. 07/31/2009)
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COURSE INFORMATION
Prefix & Number: ART 130
Title: World Art History I
Catalog Course Description: A survey course designed to acquaint students with the history, meaning and evolution of art produced by various cultures around the world from Prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Credit Hours: Modality:
Online: _X__
3.0
Lecture Hours:
3
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate score on assessment test or successful
completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089.
On-Ground: _X____
Lab Hours:
Co-requisite(s)
Does this course need a separately scheduled lab component? ____Yes
Does this course require additional fees? If so, please explain. ___Yes
Is there a similar course in the course bank?
Articulation: Is this course or an equivalent
offered at other two- and four- year
universities in Arizona?
Yes (Please identify)
__X_No
__ X __No
No
No
Yes (Identify the college, subject, prefix,
number and title: NAU ARH 141; ASU ARS
101; UA ARH 201
Writing Across the Curriculum Rationale:
Mohave Community College firmly supports the idea that writing can be used to improve
education; students who write in their respective content areas will learn more and retain
what they learn better than those who don’t. Courses in the core curriculum have been
identified as “Writing Across the Curriculum” courses.
Minimum standards for the Writing Across the Curriculum component are:
1. The writing assignments should total 1500 – 2000 words.
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For example, a single report which is 1500 words in length
OR
a series of essay questions and short papers (example: four 375-word
assignments) which total 1500 words could meet the requirement.
2. The writing component will represent at least 10% of a student’s final grade in
the course.
Is this course identified as a Writing Across the Curriculum course?
Yes
No
Intended Course Outcomes
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
1. Students will study the creative development of the arts in the context of culture and
environment.
2. Students will examine a variety of aesthetic disciplines looking at their artistic fundamentals
along with cultural and cross cultural influences.
3. Students will develop and practice well-reasoned discussions that demonstrate their ability to
evaluate, compare and identify artistic expressions through the Elements and Principles of Art.
4. Students will examine the personal, societal, ethical, racial, gender, global, or historical factors
that may influence the expression of an artist's values in a work of art.
5. Students will be able to recognize and identify a variety of styles and works of art produced by
different cultures.
6. Students will develop their abilities to think, speak and write critically about the arts.
Course Competencies and Objectives
Competency 1 Students will study the creative development of the arts in the context of culture
and environment.
Objective 1.1 Students will examine the widely recognized historical eras of civilization from
Prehistoric to the Renaissance.
Objective 1.2 Students will compare and contrast individual cultural characteristics of western
and global artistic trends in history.
Objective 1.3 Students will compare artifacts of western and global cultures and formulate
explanations for similarities and differences.
Objective 1.4 Students will Identify and describe the environmental, social and political events
that impacted artistic trends
Competency 2 Students will examine a variety of aesthetic disciplines looking at their artistic
fundamentals along with cultural and cross cultural influences.
Objective 2.1 Students will examine major style periods and genres and their influences.
Objective 2.2 Students will identify the basic elements and principles of design within the major
art forms (sculpture, painting, printmaking, architecture).
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Objective 2.3 Students will assess and discuss the aesthetic and philosophical values
represented by works of art.
Objective 2.4 Students will identify and analyze widely recognized "great works" that represent
the cultural characteristics of that artistic style.
Competency 3 Students will develop and practice well-reasoned discussions that demonstrate
their ability to evaluate, compare and identify artistic expressions through the Elements and
Principles of Art.
Objective 3.1 Students will participate in discussions about works of art using basic vocabulary
of the artistic elements and principles of art
Objective 3.2 Students will explain and discuss the concept of myth and archetype as forms for
human artistic expression.
Objective 3.3 Students will explain and discuss the impact innovation, science and technology
played in artistic cultural traditions.
Competency 4 Students will examine the personal, societal, ethical, racial, gender, global, or
historical factors that may influence the expression of an artist's values in a work of art.
Objective 4.1 Students will examine the influences of culture on artistic expression during that
time period.
Objective 4.2 Students will examine the influences on a cultures artistic expression from
external sources.
Objective 4.3 Students will examine the influences of Greek and Roman artistic tradition and
philosophy on Western aesthetic traditions.
Objective 4.4 Students will define and analyze the characteristics of major world religions and
philosophies their interrelationships, influences and conflicts and how they may have influenced
the expression of an artist's values in a work of art.
Objective 4.5 Students will analyze the impact of ideas from major scientists, philosophers, and
writers on artistic traditions and developments.
Competency 5 Students will be able to recognize and identify a variety of styles and works of art
produced by different cultures.
Objective 5.1 Students will identify major artistic styles and periods.
Objective 5.2 Students will discuss and debate artistic trends identifying works of art that fit into
major artistic styles and periods.
Objective 5.3 Students will identify artistic influences from past artistic traditions listing reasons
that support the claim.
Competency 6 Students will develop their abilities to think, speak and write critically about the
arts.
Objective 6.1 Students will discuss and debate the factors that identify major artistic periods
and styles.
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Objective 6.2 Students will discuss and debate the critical analysis of individual works of art as
well as major artistic styles and periods using specialized vocabulary and terminology.
Objective 6.3 Students will be able to write research papers that articulate, evaluate, and
compare artistic traditions, styles and innovations.
Objective 6.4 Students will write in depth critical and reflective interpretations about artistic
expression in regards to the meaning of a work of art as it relates to the elements and principles
of the art form.
Teacher’s Guide
Course Textbook, Materials and Equipment
Textbook(s)
Title
Author(s)
ART HISTORY - Volume I with My Arts Lab (no additional cost)
FOURTH EDITION
MARILYN STOKSTAD and MICHAEL COTHERN
Publisher
PEARSON / PRENTICE HALL
ISBN
978-0-205-74420-6
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Author(s)
Publisher
ISBN
Software/
Equipment
Textbook
Costs
Please indicate how much the textbook would cost if purchased through
Barnes and Noble: $ 132.65 new, $99.50 used, $59.70 rental
Course Assessments
Description of Possible Course Assessments (Essays, multiple
choice, etc.) Individual reports and essays that combine research and
personal reflection/critique using visual vocabulary as well as personal opinion,
group and individual written and verbal critiques, group discussions, individual
and group image and culture discussion and identification, multiple choice,
true/false, matching, fill in, short answer, hands on activities, and electronic
presentations.
Exams standardized for this course?
__ Midterm
__ Final
Other (Please specify):
No
Where can faculty members locate or access the required
standardized exams for this course? NA
Student Outcomes: Identify the general education goals for
student learning that is a component of this course.
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Are exams required by the
department?
___Yes X_No
If Yes, please specify:
Check all that apply:
1. Communicate effectively.
a. Read and comprehend at a college level.
b. Write effectively in a college setting.
c. Visual communication
d, Oral communication
2. Demonstrate effective quantitative reasoning and
problem solving skills.
3. Demonstrate effective qualitative reasoning skills.
4. Apply effective methods of inquiry.
a. Generate research by gathering information
from varied sources, analyzing data and
organizing information into a coherent
structure.
b. Employ the scientific method.
c. Visual Thinking, Creativity
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity
a. Experience the creative products of humanity.
b. Describe alternate historical, cultural, global
perspectives.
Method of Assessment
Assigned reading and writing
assignments, exercises, projects
and papers. Written and verbal
individual and group critiques
while looking at the arts.
Verbal and written critiques and
discussion about what makes
great art and craft
Assigned topics and self directed
research for papers, essays and
electronic presentations
Look at art from all over the world
while learning to see it through
the eyes of an individual culture
as well as how it’s viewed in a
global perspective
Compare and contrast different
cultures art forms and
philosophies.
Write about the similarities and
differences between cultural art
expression, methods and
materials
Learning Units
Learning Unit Topic 1: Introduction and Understanding the Elements and Principles of Art and Modes of
Representation
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.2,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read; Tools For Understanding Art History and Introduction
Laboratory Activities:
1.
Assessment; Identify the different forms of art created by man from Prehistoric times to pre-Renaissance
2.
Understand certain basic mediums, techniques and processes used in the creation of different art forms.
3.
Assessment; Explain and Identify the basic Elements and Principles of design for both 2-dimensional and
3-dimentional artwork and architecture.
4.
Understand the differences between period and regional styles of art and architecture
5.
Assessment; Understand and identify the differences between Representational and abstract styles of art
work
6.
Assessment; Discuss and write about the definitions of art, beauty and aesthetics and their differences
between cultures and time periods.
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Evaluate the connections between art and nature
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Discuss the evaluation of art through history
9.
Assessment; Understand and be able to identify the different artistic styles of representation; stylized,
idealized, realistic, abstract and non-representational.
10. Assessment; Cooperative Learning – small group discussions identifying the artistic styles of a variety of
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works of art.
Discuss why humans make art.
Evaluate the role of the museum, patrons, collectors of art and their impact on the art world.
Learning Unit Topic 2: Prehistoric Art in Europe and the Ancient Near East
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 1 and 2
Laboratory Activities:
1. Explore the culture of Mesopotamia and how the natural forces, geography and the environment affected
the area’s history and artwork
2. Evaluate the evolution of written language through Pictographs and cuneiform writing.
3. Assessment; Discuss and evaluate the sculptural styles and functions of seals, votive figures and steles
4. Assessment; Evaluate the architecture of the ziggurat and its function in society
Learning Unit Topic 3: Art of Ancient Egypt
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-3.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 3
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the
environment affected the area’s history and artwork.
2. Define creation myths and their function in the arts
3. Assessment; Discuss and identify the symbolism and themes depicted in Egyptian frescoes, relief carvings
and funerary art
4. Describe the function of the “canon” in Egyptian art
5. Assessment; Explore and define Egyptian sculptural styles and conventions
6. Research the funerary architecture and construction technology of the Egyptian mastaba, pyramid and
temple buildings
7. Assessment; Hands on experience painting on plaster to enhance the understanding of fresco murals
Learning Unit Topic 4: Aegean Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1,5.3,6.1-2,6.4
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 4
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the
environment affected the area’s history and artwork.
2. Assessment; Define the similarities and differences between the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenae cultures,
artwork, tombs and architecture
3. Explore the evolution and symbolism of metal, bronze, stone and ceramic art of Aegean culture
4. Assessment; Hands on experience using clay to enhance the understanding of relief and in-the-round
sculptural styles
5. Assessment; Write a 750 – 900 word Reflective essay on a famous work of art that addresses the historical
time period of creation, a critique using the Elements and Principles of art, and commentary about your
personal opinions about the work of art.
Learning Unit Topic 5: Ancient Greek Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-5,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-5,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 5
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the
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environment affected the area’s history and artwork.
Assessment; Discuss the shift historically from Aegean to Greek culture
Evaluate the connections between religious beliefs and sacred places.
Assessment; Define and identify artwork from the Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods
Compare and contrast the artistic styles of “humanism,” “realism” and “idealism.”
Evaluate the reasons behind the use of the nude figure in the Greek culture
Explore the influences of the sciences on the Greek culture and art.
Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express
meaning
Learning Unit Topic 6: Etruscan and Roman Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 6
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Explore the evolution of art from the Etruscan culture to the expansion of the Roman Empire
2. Assessment; Discuss and identify the influence of Greek culture on Roman art and architecture
3. Assessment; Explore the advances and innovations in Roman Architectural materials and structures.
4. Discuss and identify the shift in sculpture from stylized toward realism and from official to secular.
5. Evaluate the use of art as propaganda
6. Identify Roman city planning and organizational structures.
Learning Unit Topic 7: Early Jewish, Christian, Byzantine and Islamic Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-2,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 7 and 8
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Compare and contrast the philosophy and art styles of Judaism, Christianity, Byzantine and
Islamic cultures.
2. Discuss the iconoclasm and its effect on artifacts and sculptural forms
3. Evaluate the shift in power, art and architecture from Rome to Constantinople
4. Assessment; Identify the Islamic influence on art and architecture
5. Assessment; Culture identification of artwork form Paleolithic up through Byzantine art.
Learning Unit Topic 8: Art of South and Southeast Asia (India)
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 9
Laboratory Activities:
1. Explore the evolution of art and culture from Neolithic Asia up to 1200
2. Discuss the rise of Buddhism and Hinduism and its influence on art and architecture.
3. Assessment; Discuss and identify the differences in Idealized human forms in contrast to Greek and
Roman art.
4. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express
meaning
Learning Unit Topic 9: Ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-5,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2, 4.4-5,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 10 and 11
Laboratory Activities:
1. Explore the evolution of art and culture from Neolithic China up to 1279
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Explore Bronze Age China funerary architecture, art and ritual
Discuss the impact of trade and the Silk Road on the transfer of artistic expression in and out of China
Assessment; Identify the evolution of the stupa to the Pagoda.
Evaluate the impact of philosophy on the art of China, Korea and Japan
Assessment; Identify Buddhist influences on Chinese, Korean and Japanese art and architecture
Assessment; Discuss and identify Chinese artistic influences on the Korean and Japanese cultures.
Assessment; Compare and contrast Chinese, Korean and Japanese Ceramics
Learning Unit Topic 10: Ancient Art of the Americas
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 12
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Compare and contrast the art and architecture of North America, Mesoamerica and South
America.
2. Discuss culture, ritual and symbolism of the different American cultures
3. Evaluate the symbolism of pictographs and petroglyphs.
4. Assessment; Theorize the purpose or function of geoglyphs.
5. Assessment; Compare the ziggurat and Egyptian pyramids with the Mesoamerican pyramid structures
6. Discuss the North American shift to cliff dwellings.
Learning Unit Topic 11: Ancient African Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 13
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Evaluate the context of Africa as the cradle of art and civilization and how the natural forces,
geography and the environment affected the area’s history and artwork.
2. Compare African rock art with pictographs and petroglyphs for ancient America.
3. Discuss the effects of Imperialism on African art and culture
4. Assessment; Evaluate African Bronze age artwork and the symbolism of the head.
5. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express
meaning
Learning Unit Topic 12: Medieval Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 14
Laboratory Activities:
1. Assessment; Evaluate the differences in artwork inside and outside the influence of the Roman Empire
2. Identify Hiberno Saxon artistic trends.
3. Explore the Viking seafaring culture and its impact on medieval economy, culture, art and architecture
4. Discuss the monastic ideal and its influence on art and architecture.
5. Assessment; Explore and identify the Greek and Roman influences on Carolingian art styles and
architecture
6. Examine the Ottonian architecture, sculpture and illustrated books.
Learning Unit Topic 13: Romanesque Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2,6.3
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 15
Laboratory Activities:
1. Evaluate the evolution of art and architecture from Medieval to the Romanesque style.
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2. Discuss the impact of the crusades on art and culture
3. Assessment; Evaluate and describe the changes in architecture to accommodate the pilgrimage culture of
Western Europe.
4. Discuss relics and reliquaries as an art form.
5. Examine the use of sculpture as architectural decoration
6. Examine embroidery as an art form
7. Assessment; Write a 750 – 900 word research paper on a famous work of art that addresses the historical
time period of creation, a critique using the Elements and Principles of art, and commentary about the
social, political, scientific, and/or religious influences that affected the work.
Learning Unit Topic 13: Gothic Art
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 16
Laboratory Activities:
1. Examine Abbot Sugar’s interpretation of church architecture and its impact on art and architecture.
2. Assessment; Identify the influence of Romanesque architecture on gothic architecture.
3. Identify the innovations of architecture to accommodate wider expanses of glass and higher vaults.
4. Assessment; Explore and identify the evolution of architectural sculpture from Romanesque to Late Gothic
5. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express
meaning
Learning Unit Topic 14: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 17
Laboratory Activities:
1. Discuss the historical context of the environmental developments in 14th century Western Europe
2. Discuss the impact the Black Plaque had on art and architecture.
3. Assessment; Explore and define the artistic innovations in architecture and painting beginning in Florence,
Italy which are the precursors to Renaissance Italy.
4. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express
meaning
Learning Unit Topic 15: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe
Competency: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Objectives: 1.3-4,2.2-3,3.1, 4.1-2, 5.1&3, 6.1-4
Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 17
Laboratory Activities:
Assessment; PowerPoint Presentations (writing, research and personal critique and opinion)
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