World Art II: 15th century to the present

Spring 2020 (before COVID-19; transformed syllabus published elsewhere)

COURSE SCHEDULE

[Note to anyone reading this: more scholarly readings are distributed during class time, to be read during class in teams. I have found this a better technique for a class that is primarily G.E. students who have never read scholarly articles in Art History before. Plus, the nature of the class is that we cover a lot of terrain quickly, so scholarly readings were often going unread by students before switching to this model.]

Introduction to World Art History

1/13 (Mo): Introduction to the Course

For today, read (or watch):

the syllabus
the course website on Courses

1/16 (Th.): What is Art History and What is World Art History?**

Because this class is based on a flipped classroom model, I provide the materials that I’d lecture on outside of class so that in class we can apply, discuss, or create materials. It is therefore crucial for your learning to complete all readings/videos before coming to class. I highly recommend taking advantage of the reading notes participation point option. Also, don’t forget that you can earn 5 participation points for writing a reflection (up to 2/week).

For today, read (or watch):

Link to the slide that I showed on day 1 about useful questions to ask while doing the reading/watching.
Dr. Robert Glass, “What is art history and where is it going?,” in Smarthistory, October 28, 2017
Dr. Robert Glass, “Introduction to art historical analysis,” in Smarthistory, October 28, 2017
Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “How to do visual (formal) analysis,” in Smarthistory, September 18, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/visual-analysis/.
Elena Franchi, “What is cultural heritage?,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015

Complete Before Class:

Look at this object here. Then complete the formal analysis worksheet (distributed in class–if you lost it, here is a copy to print) using what you learned in the videos above (esp. art historical analysis and how to do a visual analysis). You can just call it “the vessel” or “the object” for now. You should NOT try to do outside research–just rely on your eyes. It’s OK if you struggle! We are going to work on developing this skill, and it takes time. (5 pts. participation)

Unit 1. 1375–1700

1/20 (Mo.): Holiday

1/23: (Th): Learning to look and developing a critical vocabulary (The Weisman Museum of Art)

For today, we will focus primarily on developing your ability to do a formal analysis.

We will visit the Weisman Museum of Art, and each team will make a short presentation.
Review the videos and readings from the previous class.

1/27 (Mo): The Mexica, the Inka, and Their Imperial Reach**

For today, read:

Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank (hey, that’s me!):
- “Introduction to the Aztecs (Mexica),” in Smarthistory, March 19, 2018, essay (10 mins) and video (4:30 mins),
- “Templo Mayor and the Coyolxauhqui Stone, and an Olmec mask,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/templo-mayor-at-tenochtitlan-the-coyolxauhqui-stone-and-an-olmec-mask/
- “Coyolxauhqui Monolith,” in Smarthistory, August 10, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/coyolxauhqui-monolith/.
- Tlaloc vessel,” in Smarthistory, February 21, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/tlaloc-vessel/.
Dr. Sarahh Scher:
- “Introduction to the Inka,” in Smarthistory, September 15, 2017
- “City of Cusco,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/city-of-cusco/
- “Machu Picchu,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/machu-picchu/
- “All-T’oqapu Tunic,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/all-toqapu-tunic/.

1/30 (Th): The Renaissance or renaissances?**

For today, read:

General introductory reading
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Expanding the Renaissance: a new Smarthistory initiative,” in Smarthistory, May 18, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/expanding-the-renaissance/.
Northern Renaissance
- Dr. Bonnie Noble, “An introduction to the Northern Renaissance in the fifteenth century,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/an-introduction-to-the-northern-renaissance-in-the-fifteenth-century/.
- Dr. Andrew Murray, “Introduction to Fifteenth-century Flanders,” in Smarthistory, August 23, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/flanders/.
Italian renaissance
- Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “How to recognize Italian Renaissance art,” in Smarthistory, February 2, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/how-to-recognize-italian-renaissance-art/.
Renaissance in Spain
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank:
  - “The Renaissance in Spain,” in Smarthistory, July 1, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/the-renaissance-in-spain/.
  - “Fifteenth-century Spanish painting, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 29, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/fifteenth-century-spanish-painting-an-introduction/.

Works analyzed in class:

[NOTE: I will try to add all the works analyzed and discussed during class time, as well as activities–many of these are addressed in blog posts or in other places on my website]

Merode Altarpiece: https://smarthistory.org/robert-campin-merode-altarpiece/
Masaccio, Tribute money: https://smarthistory.org/masaccio-the-tribute-money-in-the-brancacci-chapel/
Mater of Belmonte, St. Michael defeats the devil: https://smarthistory.org/st-michael-defeats-the-devil-in-renaissance-spain/

2/3 (Mo.): Payson Library Special Collections: Early Modern Transformations in Book Culture & the Printing Revolution**

Today’s class is required, so please be on time and in attendance.

Important information about today:

We will meet at Payson Special Collections study room for today’s class. It is located on the second floor of the library.
Please be advised that you will need to leave your belongings in a separate room, and no drinks or food are allowed.
Please wash your hands before coming to class.
Please bring a pencil.
Everyone will complete an activity during class, but more importantly you will
- (a) gain a better sense of what special collections is and does,
- (b) have the opportunity to examine real objects dating to the 14th to 17th century

To read for today**:

The following readings provide an introduction to printmaking, and are essential to our discussion today:
- Dr. Bonnie Noble, “An introduction to the Northern Renaissance in the sixteenth century,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/an-introduction-to-the-northern-renaissance-in-the-sixteenth-century/.
- The Museum of Modern Art, “Introduction to printmaking,” in Smarthistory, December 21, 2015, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/introduction-to-printmaking/.
- The Museum of Modern Art, “Introduction to relief printmaking,” in Smarthistory, December 21, 2015, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/introduction-to-relief-printmaking/.
- The Museum of Modern Art, “Introduction to intaglio,” in Smarthistory, December 21, 2015, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/introduction-to-intaglio/.

Review:

Theodore de Bry, “inventing America”: https://smarthistory.org/inventing-america-in-the-renaissance-theodore-de-bry/
Durer’s Rhino: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/0eHcrXb8RuqIEVYKkExljg

2/6 (Th.): The Expanded “Renaissance” World**

For today, read:

Italy and Germany
- “Toward the High Renaissance, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/toward-the-high-renaissance-an-introduction/
Mannerism
- Oxford University Press, “A beginner’s guide to Mannerism,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-mannerism/
Spain and the Spanish Americas
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “El Greco, Burial of the Count Orgaz,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed December 21, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/el-greco-burial-of-the-count-orgaz/.
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Introduction to the Spanish Viceroyalties in the Americas,” in Smarthistory, February 1, 2017
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Featherworks: The Mass of St. Gregory,” in Smarthistory, March 8, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/featherworks/
- Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Guaman Poma and The First New Chronicle and Good Government,” in Smarthistory, May 22, 2016.

Review:

Fiorentino, Dead Christ (not the exact same one, but will cover some of the same ideas): https://smarthistory.org/rosso-fiorentino-the-dead-christ-with-angels/
Murals from Acolman: https://smarthistory.org/acolman-murals/

2/10 (Mo.): Art in Western Africa: Edo, Sapi, and Kongo Art**

For today, read:

Dr. Christa Clarke, “Historical Overview: to 1500s,” in Smarthistory, September 21, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/historical-overview/
Dr. Peri Klemm, “African art and the effects of European contact and colonization,” in Smarthistory, December 20, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/african-art-and-encounters-with-europeans/
Dr. Kathryn Wysocki Gunsch and Dr. Beth Harris, “Benin Plaques,” in Smarthistory, December 1, 2018, accessed October 16, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/benin-mfa/.
Greg Stuart, “Benin Plaque: Equestrian Oba and Attendants,” in Smarthistory, December 22, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/benin-plaque-equestrian-oba-and-attendants/
Victor Ehikhamenor, “Give us back what our ancestors made,” NYTimes, Jan. 28, 2020 (for discussion)

Review:

Sapi ivory: https://smarthistory.org/lidded-saltcellar/

2/13 (Th): Art in South Asia

For today, read:

Dr. Sonia Coman, “A brief history of the cultures of Asia,” in Smarthistory, July 30, 2019, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/history-asia/.
Hindu Art
- Dr. Melody Rod-ari, “Hinduism and Buddhism, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, January 24, 2018, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/hinduism-and-buddhism-an-introduction/.
- Asian Art Museum, “Hindu temples,” in Smarthistory, January 29, 2016, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/hindu-temples/.
- Edward Fosmire, “The Meenakshi Temple at Madurai,” in Smarthistory, April 3, 2018, accessed January 3, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/meenakshi-madurai/.
Islamic Art in South Asia
- Dr. Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis
  - “Introduction to Islam,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/introduction-to-islam/
  - “Arts of the Islamic world,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/arts-of-the-islamic-world/
- Sardar, Marika. “The Art of the Mughals after 1600.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mugh_2/hd_mugh_2.htm (October 2003)
- Roshna Kapadia:
  - “Bichitr, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/bichtir-jahangir-preferring-a-sufi-shaikh-to-kings/
- “The Taj Mahal,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/the-taj-mahal/

2/17 (Mo.): Art in East Asia**

For today, read:

Dr. Jennifer N. McIntire, “The historical Buddha,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/the-historical-buddha/

- National Palace Museum on Shen Zhou, http://theme.npm.edu.tw/exh103/shenzhou/en/ch03.html
- The British Museum
  - “Chinese porcelain: production and export,” in Smarthistory, February 28, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/chinese-porcelain-production-and-export/.
  - “Chinese porcelain: decoration,” in Smarthistory, February 28, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/chinese-porcelain-decoration/.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, brief entry on the Ming Chicken cup, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/42515

- Intro to Zen Buddhism: https://education.asianart.org/explore-resources/video/zen-buddhism-artbabble

Dr. Yoonjung Seo, “Ryōanji (Peaceful Dragon Temple),” in Smarthistory, November 28, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/ryoanji-peaceful-dragon-temple/

Review:

Video from class on the Master of the Fishing Nets Garden; https://smarthistory.org/nets-garden/

2/20 (Th.): Baroque and Rococo Art in Europe**

For today, read:

Dr. Esperança Camara, “Baroque art, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, June 9, 2015, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-baroque-art/
Beth Harris and Steven Zucker, “How to recognize Baroque art,” in Smarthistory, May 10, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/how-to-recognize-baroque-art/.
Rachel Ropeik, “Louis le Vau, André le Nôtre, and Charles le Brun, Château de Versailles,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/chateau-de-versailles/.
Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, “A beginner’s guide to Rococo art,” in Smarthistory, January 7, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-rococo-art

Review: Artemisia Gentileschi, https://smarthistory.org/gentileschi-judith-slaying-holofernes/

2/24 (Mo.):Payson Special Collections Day II

To complete AFTER your visit today:

After today’s visit, your team should select 1 object they wish to do their project on–selecting one of the objects we observed in Payson’s special collections. No two teams can have the same object, so sign-up quickly! Sign up here.
You will also write a team exhibition proposal (with bibliography) that is due on 3/16. It is best to complete this after you have a chance to revisit your chosen object on 3/9.

2/27 (Th): EXAM #1

3/2–3/6: Spring Break (no classes)

Classes do not meet.

Unit 2. 1700–1900

3/9 (Mo): Payson Special Collections Team Follow-up Visit

***Team Project Proposal due 3/19***

3/12 (Th.): The Enlightenment and Neoclassicism in Europe and the Americas**

Please read:

Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, “The Age of Enlightenment, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, January 7, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-the-age-of-enlightenment/
Dr. Elizabeth Rodini, “Museums and politics: the Louvre, Paris,” in Smarthistory, July 9, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/museums-politic-louvre/.
Dr. Beth Gersh-Nesic, “Neoclassicism, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, January 7, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/neoclassicism-an-introduction/
Dr. Claire Black McCoy, “Jacques-Louis David, Oath of the Horatii,” in Smarthistory, January 7, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/jacques-louis-david-oath-of-the-horatii/.
Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “Jacques-Louis David, The Intervention of the Sabine Women,” in Smarthistory, November 20, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/jacques-louis-david-the-intervention-of-the-sabine-women/.
Dr. Susan Waller, “Marie-Guillemine Benoist, Portrait of a Black Woman,” in Smarthistory, September 26, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/benoist-portrait/.

3/16 (Mo.): Romanticism and Orientalism

For today, read:

Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “A beginner’s guide to Romanticism,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-romanticism/.
Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “Baron Antoine-Jean Gros, Napoleon Bonaparte Visiting the Pest House in Jaffa,” in Smarthistory, November 23, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/baron-antoine-jean-gros-napoleon-bonaparte-visiting-the-pest-house-in-jaffa/.
Dr. Rebecca Jeffrey Easby, “Early Photography: Niépce, Talbot and Muybridge,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/early-photography-niepce-talbot-and-muybridge/.
Nancy Demerdash, “Orientalism,” in Smarthistory, June 2, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/orientalism/.

3/19: (Th.): Western U.S. Native American/First Nation Art & Pacific Northwest Coastal Art**

***Team Project Proposal due today***

For today, read:

Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank:”Terms and Issues in Native American Art,” in Smarthistory, January 21, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/terms-and-issues-in-native-american-art/
Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank:“About geography and chronological periods in Native American art,” in Smarthistory, January 21, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/about-geography-and-chronological-periods-in-native-american-art/
Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Feathered war bonnet,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed December 21, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/feathered-war-bonnet/.
Introduction to the Pacific Northwest Coast, from the Infinity of Nations at the National Museum of the American Indian: https://americanindian.si.edu/exhibitions/infinityofnations/northwest-coast.html
Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, “Transformation masks,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed February 18, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/transformation-masks/.

3/23 (Mo.): Paintings, Prints, and Visual Culture in East Asia**

For today, read:

Dr. Sonia Coman, “A brief history of the arts of Japan: the Edo period,” in Smarthistory, December 2, 2019, accessed December 6, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/japan-edo-period/
Department of Asian Art. “Woodblock Prints in the Ukiyo-e Style.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ukiy/hd_ukiy.htm (October 2003)
Dr. Hannah Sigur, “Ogata Kōrin, Red and White Plum Blossoms,” in Smarthistory, January 21, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/ogata-korin-red-and-white-plum-blossoms/

3/26 (Th.): Art and Architecture in Western and Central Africa: Mali, Ghana, and DRC**

For today, read:

Introduction to the Dogon, https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/peoples/show/Dogon
Steven Zucker and Dr. Peri Klemm, “Dogon Couple (Dogon peoples),” in Smarthistory, September 16, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/dogon-couple/.
Introduction to the Kongo, https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/peoples/show/Kongo
Introduction to Asante, https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/peoples/show/Asante
Dr. Courtnay Micots, “Kente cloth,” in Smarthistory, July 18, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/kente-cloth/.

3/30 (Mo.): Arts of Micronesia and Polynesia**

For today, read:

The British Museum, “Polynesia, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, March 2, 2017, accessed December 11, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/polynesia-an-introduction/.
The British Museum, “Maori meeting house,” on Smarthistory: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-oceania/polynesia/a/maori-meeting-house
The British Museum, “Feather cape,” on Smarthistory: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-oceania/polynesia/a/feather-cape

4/2 (Th.): No class–day off for Museum Trip

4/6 (Mo.): Art of Modern Life: Realism, Impressionism and Beyond**

For today, read:

Dr. Parme Giuntini, “Becoming Modern, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 8, 2015, accessed December 11, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/becoming-modern-an-introduction/.Dr. Beth Gersh-Nesic, “A beginner’s guide to Realism,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-realism/.
Dr. Tom Folland, “Édouard Manet, Olympia,” in Smarthistory, December 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/edouard-manet-olympia/.
Dr. Beth Gersh-Nesic, “Impressionism, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-impressionism/.
Asian Art Museum, “Looking east: how Japan inspired Monet, Van Gogh and other Western artists,” in Smarthistory, January 31, 2016, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/looking-east-how-japan-inspired-monet-van-gogh-and-other-western-artists/.
Rachel Ropeik, Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “Paul Gauguin, Nevermore,” in Smarthistory, November 18, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/gauguin-nevermore/.

Our World, 1900–present

4/9 (Th): Modern Art**

For today, read:

Dr. Virginia B. Spivey, “Fauvism, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/a-beginners-guide-to-fauvism/.
Rewald, Sabine. “Cubism.” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toaxh/hd/cube/hd_cube.htm (October 2004)
Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, “Introduction to Dada,” in Smarthistory, September 4, 2017, https://smarthistory.org/introduction-to-dada/.
Josh R. Rose, “Surrealism, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, September 8, 2016, https://smarthistory.org/surrealism-intro/.

4/13 (Mo.): Team Project Workshop

* BRING YOUR LAPTOP!

bring any relevant materials that you might need for your project.

Plan to work on the project in your team for class, and to ask questions.

4/116 (Th.): Modern to Contemporary Art**

For today, read:

Dr. Virginia B. Spivey, “Contemporary Art, an introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed July 22, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/contemporary-art-an-introduction/.
Dr. Virginia B. Spivey, “An introduction to Minimalism,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/an-introduction-to-minimalism/.
Dr. Tom Folland and Dr. Leta Y. Ming, “Conceptual Art: An Introduction,” in Smarthistory, January 10, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/conceptual-art-introduction/.
Dr. Virginia B. Spivey, “Performance Art: An Introduction,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed November 17, 2016, http://smarthistory.org/performance-art-an-introduction
study guide is listed underneath the exam on the next page

4/20 (Mo.): Global Trends in Contemporary Art**

For today, read:

Danielle Shang, “Yayoi Kusama, Narcissus Garden,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/yayoi-kusama-narcissus-garden/.
Dr. Jennie Klein, “Judy Chicago, The Dinner Party,” in Smarthistory, October 12, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/judy-chicago-the-dinner-party/.
Dr. Virginia B. Spivey, “Faith Ringgold, Dancing at the Louvre,” in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, https://smarthistory.org/ringgold-dancing-at-the-louvre/.
Lauren Haynes, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art) and Dr. Steven Zucker, “Carrie Mae Weems, Untitled (Woman Feeding Bird), from The Kitchen Table Series,” in Smarthistory, September 12, 2018, https://smarthistory.org/carrie-mae-weems-untitled-woman-feeding-bird-from-the-kitchen-table-series/.