Art 102: Survey of Art in Western Europe

The Medieval and Renaissance Eras

 Deming 105

The second of three introductory courses in the history of western art, this course covers Western European Art from the the Hiberno-Saxons in England through the Renaissance, c.700-1600 .  We analyze painting, sculpture, architecture, manuscript illuminations and decorative arts, endeavoring to place them in the context for which these objects were created, making every effort to understand the art as those who created it intended. Important differences distinguish the various times and places, but vital continuities tie the periods to each other and to our world today. Upon completion of the class, you will be an informed observer of art, with the ability to discuss and write about art in an historical context. Moreover, you will develop your skills in areas of organization, logical thinking, and good writing.  Art 102 is an entry-level, general education course with no prerequisites. Although this is the first of three courses, they do not need to be taken in chronological order. Art 101, 102, and 103 are required for a major in art history.

Tower of Salisbury Cathedral (snj 2002)

Required Textbook

Stokstad and Cothren. Art History, 4th edition ISBN: 978-0-205-74423-7
Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 2010. Format: Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM (Also used for ARTH 102 and ARTH 103). This version is recommended.

Alternative options:

The book comes in other formats, but you will need chapters 14-21.  If you buy the split volumes, you will need both. If you purchase the little "portable"volumes, you will need book 2 Medieval Art and Book 4 14-17th centuries.

Art History Portable, Book 2: Medieval Art, 4/E by Stokstad & Cothren ©2011 | Pearson  |  ISBN-13: 9780205790920

Art History Portable, Book 4: 14th-17th Century Art, 4/E Stokstad & Cothren ©2011 | Pearson  | ISBN-13: 9780205790944

Recommended Textbooks

  Art 102 Resources:

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ARTStor is a tremendous resource for you! 

See library indices.

•  Outlines for fourth edition, revised:

FINAL EXAM: is scheduled for Monday of Exam week in classroom

•  Outline 1 (4th ed.) � Outline 2 (4th ed.) 

Outline 3 �  Outline 4 (4th ed.)� 

ARTH 202:

The Early Renaissance in Italy:

c.1250-1485

This course gives a more in depth and contextual study of the Renaissance in Italy, focusing on the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, and Venice. In addition to developing a body of knowledge , you will develop your skills in areas of organization, logical thinking, public speaking, and good writing.  The class culminates in an individual research project on a topic. The course fills one of the prerequisites for Renaissance Studies in Italy (ARTH 343).

Urbino skyline with Palazzo Ducale (photo: snj)

Required Textbooks:

 ARTH 202: The Early Renaissance in Italy (Hartt/Wilkins History of Itailian Renaissance Art  7th edition, Prentice Hall) ISBN-13:  9780205705818

ARTH 202: Giorgio Vasari. Lives of the Artists vol.I translated by George Bull. Paperback | Penguin Classics | 480 pages | 01 Mar 1988 \ISBN 9780140445008

Resources and Study Aids: 

ARTStor is a tremendous resource for you! 

See library indices.  

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 ARTH 232/332: The Classical World of Greece and Rome

This course gives an indepth study of the art and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome.In addition to developing a body of knowledge , you will develop your skills in areas of organization, logical thinking, and good writing.  Students develop critical skills through analysis, verbal and written, and through in-depth research projects. Recommended prerequisite: Arth 101 or INT 213.

The Colosseum, Rome (snj2008)

 Syllabus (revised 1/25/2012)

 Greek: Outline I    Outline 2   Resource Lists