Art History of Asia and the Near East
ART 105

bodhisattva

M-W-F
9:10- 10:00

 

Course Description

Class Objectives

Course Description
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This course is an introductory survey of the art of Asia and the Near East. The art of the 3 main geographical areas of Asia: India, China and Japan, will be introduced and studied in the context of the history and culture of each area. A comparison of these 3 areas and a study of the influence of Islam from the Near East will also used to analyze the art and culture of Asia. Comparison of other areas such as Tibet and Korea may also be used.

Through the use of: assigned readings in the text, power point lecture, video tapes, and a field trip to an Art Museum the student will be introduced to works of art in painting, sculpture and architecture.

As a means of determining student comprehension of the material and concepts: The course will include in-class objective question tests. Essay exercises to analyze artwork and demonstrate a student's ability to articulate their understanding of the readings and lectures. In addition to these main scored assignments, there will be: short quizzes, assorted short written assignments or other class exercises, and a research/creative project will also be a part of this course. it is therefore important that students have written skills equivalent to English 856 to succeed.
Class Objectives
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This course is designed to show the student that art is the window through which one sees the affects of change in society, culture, philosophy and religion.

  • The student will study how a culture transmits, by visual means, its most important ideas.
  • The student will study important works in Sculpture, Painting and Architecture.
  • The Student will learn about major philosophical and religious ideas of these cultures.
  • The student will achieve a fundamental understanding of the contextual meaning of these artworks.
  • The student will be expected to be able to identify significant artworks, analyze works and state their significance historically and philosophically.
  • The student having learned a specific vocabulary and language of Art methodology, of Asian cultures, will be able to articulate an appreciation for the Art forms of Asia and the Near East.
Text
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3 textbook package from Thames and Hudson

India, China and Japan.

Prerequisite  
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*Recommended:

English 100 to succeed.

 

Assignments and Handouts

Syllabus
August 22, 2007

 

Museum Handout for Visit 2

Visit 2 is November 4 at 10:00 A.m.

at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum

 

Follow this Link to upload your assignment:

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your "G" number
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Assignment Due:

November 19, 2007

 


 
   

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How to Succeed in Art History

1. Before you come to Class and After Class

It is imperative that you read the assigned material before you come to class. DO NOT WAIT until the night before the test to read the material for the first time

Give yourself at least 3 times to read the material before each test. I can guarantee you will not succeed in this course if that is your method for learning...

It is imperative that you stay current with the assigned reading.(have I said that before????)....Anything less and you will not get the fullness of the material. Read the first time for a general overview. Read the second time to catch detail and important information you may have missed on the first reading. Third, read for the fullest understanding.....why are certain works important? where were they made and or by whom? when were the pieces made, etc. etc. etc.

2. During lecture

Art History introduces students to the history of Art through the use of superlatives. This means: Pay particular attention to "first", or 'largest', "smallest" , "oldest", or unique qualities ...etc. The first time something happens or occurs in history and I talk about it during lecture, you can be sure that you will see it on the next test. If I say something is of particular importance, this too will show up on the test.

If there is something you don't understand. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK!!! It is O. K. to ask questions about what has been talked about in class. There are no dumb questions and there is a good chance that several other people in the room may have the same question.

3. What is expected of you

  • Turn the assignments in on time and neatly typed. Understand that timeliness and form are important here just as in your other classes.
  • All work must be typed.
  • Give yourself enough time to study! Make an appointment with yourself to set aside the time.

    4. Final Suggestions

  • Get the names and phone numbers of a couple of your classmates. For 2 reasons: one is for study partners and two for a notes resource if you have to miss class.
  • Don't think you can understand this material the night before the test if you haven't kept up to date with the reading in the class.
  • Make sure that if you decide to stop coming to class, that you officially drop the course. That is your responsibility, not the instructor's.!!!

Links
Museums in the United States
India
China
Japan
Miscellaneous
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

 

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