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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ART 2.1 | Title:
ANCIENT MED ART |
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| Full Title:
History and Appreciation of Ancient Mediterranean Art |
| 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:
ART 2A
Catalog Description:
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This course will focus on early civilizations that emerged in and around the Mediterranean Sea from prehistoric times through the fall of the Roman empire. Art and architecture from prehistoric Europe, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean, Greece, Etruria, and Rome will be presented in relation to the broader historical contexts in an effort to understand the way in which art can inform us about the lives of ancient people. We will examine the exchange of ideas between these cultures and consider the roles of tradition and innovation in the production of art. Common, unifying themes as well as unique artistic traditions will be explored.
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 will focus on early civilizations that emerged in and around the Mediterranean Sea from prehistoric times through the fall of the Roman empire. Art and architecture from prehistoric Europe, Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean, Greece, Etruria, and Rome will be presented in relation to the broader historical contexts in an effort to understand the way in which art can inform us about the lives of ancient people. We will examine the exchange of ideas between these cultures and consider the roles of tradition and innovation in the production of art. Common, unifying themes as well as unique artistic traditions will be explored.
(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 1981
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | E
| Humanities
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | C1 | Arts | Fall 1981 | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 3A | Arts | Fall 1981 | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: ARTH 110 | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory through the Middle Ages | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ART2.1 |
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. Place a work of art in its historical, cultural, religious, political, and/or stylistic context.
2. Identify artistic styles and their relationship to cultural values.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize and identify major works of art from early civilizations in and around the
Mediterranean.
2. Examine the interrelations between major Mediterranean civilizations and the impact these
interconnections had on ancient art of the region.
3. Identify the unique artistic contributions of each ancient civilization studied and assess their
continuing influence on world art today.
4. Evaluate unknown works of art using the principles of visual analysis.
Topics and Scope
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I. Prehistoric Europe
A. Paleolithic
B. Mesolithic
C. Neolithic
II. Ancient Near East
A. Sumerian
B. Akkadian
C. Babylonian
D. Assyrian
E. Neo-Babylonian
F. Persian
III. Ancient Egypt
A. Predynastic
B. Old Kingdom
C. Middle Kingdom
D. New Kingdom
E. Greco-Roman
IV. Prehistoric Aegean
A. Cycladic
B. Minoan
C. Mycenaean
V. Ancient Greece
A. Geometric and Orientalizing Periods
B. Archaic Period
C. Early and High Classical Periods
D. Late Classical Period
E. Hellenistic Period
VI. Etruscans
A. Early Etruscan Art
B. Later Etruscan Art
VII. Roman Empire
A. Republic
B. Early Empire
C. High Empire
D. Late Empire
Assignments:
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1. Write 2000+ 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
20 - 60% |
| 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
20 - 60% |
| Exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Attendance and/or participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Art History. Volume 1. 6th ed. Stokstad, Marilyn and Cothren, Michael. Pearson. 2018
Gardner's Art Through the Ages: The Western Perspective. Volume 1. 16th ed. Kleiner, Fred. Cengage. 2021
Janson's History of Art: The Western Tradition. Volume 1. 8th ed. Davies, Penelope and Hofrichter, Frima and Jacobs, Joseph. Pearson. 2016 (classic)
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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