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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ART 1.2 | Title:
WORLD ART |
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| Full Title:
Global Art from 1500 CE to Present |
| Last Reviewed:5/10/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course introduces the fundamentals of the discipline of art history with a focus on how to view and appreciate art in an increasingly diverse world. A methodological introduction will be followed with a global survey of art from a variety of media from the 16th century through contemporary times that highlights world-wide artistic trends and achievements. We will consider the historical, cultural, religious, and political contexts of a work of art as well as its production and reception.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course introduces the fundamentals of the discipline of art history with a focus on how to view and appreciate art in an increasingly diverse world. A methodological introduction will be followed with a global survey of art from a variety of media from the 16th century through contemporary times that highlights world-wide artistic trends and achievements. We will consider the historical, cultural, religious, and political contexts of a work of art as well as its production and reception.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1996
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | E
H
| Humanities
Global Perspective and Environmental Literacy
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | C1 | Arts | Fall 1997 | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 3A | Arts | Fall 1997 | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1996 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1996 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Utilize visual literacy skills to perceive, interpret, discuss, and criticize art.
2. Place a work of art in its historical, cultural, religious, political, and/or stylistic context.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the definition, purpose, and importance of art.
2. Describe visual elements of art and principles of design.
3. Compare and contrast the different types of art media.
4. Recognize and identify major works of art from a variety of cultures worldwide.
5. Examine the interrelations of world cultures and the impact these interconnections had on
world art.
6. Identify the unique contributions of each artistic tradition studied and assess their continuing
influence on world art today.
7. Evaluate unknown works of art using the principles of visual analysis.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Art History
A. Defining Art
B. Importance and Purpose of Art
C. Themes, Types, and Ingredients of Art
D. What is Art History?
II. Language of Art
A. Visual elements of art
1. line
2. shape
3. mass
4. texture
5. space
6. color
7. light
B. Principles of design
1. unity/variety
2. balance
3. emphasis/subordination
4. scale
5. proportion
6. rhythm
III. Art Media
A. Drawing
B. Painting
C. Sculpture
D. Architecture
E. Ceramics
F. Textiles
G. Printmaking
H. Photography
I. Graphic Design
IV. Global Survey of Art
A. Renaissance and Baroque European Art
B. Art of Africa and Islam
C. Art of the Pacific and the Americas
D. Art of Asia
1. India
2. China
3. Japan
E. 18th-19th Century Art in the Europe and North America
F. Modern Art in 20th Century Europe and North America
G. Contemporary World Art
Assignments:
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1. Write 1000+ words as part of a research paper, museum/gallery response, formal analysis
essay, and/or discussion post.
2. Take at least 3 examinations that consist of image identifications, image comparisons,
vocabulary recognition, and/or vocabulary application.
3. Present visual and critical analyses (in written and/or verbal form) of works of art.
4. Read 2-3 hours per week of assigned texts.
5. Oral presentations
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 40% |
| Research paper, museum/gallery response paper, formal analysis essay, and/or discussion post. | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 20% |
| Visual and critical analysis (in written and/or verbal form) of works of art in the classroom, an online discussion, a museum, and/or a gallery. | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 20% |
| Oral presentations. | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 80% |
| Exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 20% |
| Attendance and/or participation. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Art Matters: A Contemporary Approach to Art Appreciation. Gordon, Pamela. Oxford University Press. 2020
Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Concise Global History. 4th ed. Kleiner, Fred. Cengage Learning. 2017
Selections from Open Educational Resources and websites including:
Smarthistory: The Center for Public Art History
Khan Academy: AP/College Art History
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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