The history of art from Prehistory to the Early Renaissance
This is part one of a year-long college-level survey course in art history. This course covers art history from the Prehistoric Era to the beginning of the European Renaissance.
This course also covers ancient non western art in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
This course is designed as a basic college-level survey of art history. I provide an online textbook as well as study guides and worksheets. This course covers the language used to discuss art. A complete overview of art, culture, and architecture.
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The history of art from Prehistory to the Early Renaissance
This is part one of a year-long college-level survey course in art history. This course covers art history from the Prehistoric Era to the beginning of the European Renaissance.
This course also covers ancient non western art in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
This course is designed as a basic college-level survey of art history. I provide an online textbook as well as study guides and worksheets. This course covers the language used to discuss art. A complete overview of art, culture, and architecture.
The history of art from Prehistory to the Early Renaissance
This is part one of a year-long college-level survey course in art history. This course covers art history from the Prehistoric Era to the beginning of the European Renaissance.
This course also covers ancient non western art in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
This course is designed as a basic college-level survey of art history. I provide an online textbook as well as study guides and worksheets. This course covers the language used to discuss art. A complete overview of art, culture, and architecture.
Each work is covered in depth, the works physical or formal properties are discussed such as technology used to create the work, color, medium, materials, composition, and shading.
The symbolism of each work is discussed and how to interpret the interrelationship of symbols in a work of art.
This course is the actual content of a course I taught at an accredited college in California called Ohlone college.
I designed this course as a series of clear, non-jargon laden video lectures and texts designed to help any student who wants to pass AP art history and or any beginning level art history survey course.
To develop an awareness of the monuments, techniques and media used during these periods.
To discover the stylistic differences and modes of of expression peculiar to different cultures.
To introduce to the student, significant examples of the visual arts pertinent to gaining a working knowledge of Ancient Art and Architecture.
To prepare students for ensuing courses of Art History.
To increase a student's sensitivity to the art of both the European and non-western cultures.
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Learning objectives
- Help you pass college.
- Visit a museum or art gallery and know what you are talking about!
- Impress your friends and lovers!
- Pass any basic level art history class at the college level.
- Help you pass college.
- Visit a museum or art gallery and know what you are talking about!
- Impress your friends and lovers!
- Pass any basic level art history class at the college level.
Syllabus
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The problem with PDFs is a holdover from when I first created this class. (It's something Udemy won't fix.)
I am working on fixing it.
I am currently rewriting the online text and adding it as additional resources to the individual resources. As I move through each unit I will keep you updated, but, until I get it all done you will still have to follow some of the directions above for some units.
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Syllabus
The problem with PDFs is a holdover from when I first created this class. (It's something Udemy won't fix.)
I am working on fixing it.
I am currently rewriting the online text and adding it as additional resources to the individual resources. As I move through each unit I will keep you updated, but, until I get it all done you will still have to follow some of the directions above for some units.
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One of the theories concerning the explosion or eruption at Santorini as being responsible for the destruction of Knossos seems to be false or questionable. A more reliable theory, based on discoveries concerning the languages of Linear A and Linear B seems to support that Knossos changed hands around 1500 and the Mycenae may have taken over at this point. I will be udating my videos soon to reflect this.
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Activities
Read 'The Story of Art' by Gombrich
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Familiarize yourself with the history and evolution of Western art by reading a comprehensive survey text.
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E. H. Gombrich on Fresco Painting
on Amazon
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Obtain a copy of 'The Story of Art' by E. H. Gombrich.
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Read the book from beginning to end.
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Take notes or highlight important concepts and ideas.
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Discuss key aspects of the book with classmates or colleagues.
Participate in Class Discussions
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Engage actively in class discussions to enrich your perspectives, ask questions, and gain insights from your peers.
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Prepare for class discussions by reading the assigned materials.
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Come to class prepared to share your thoughts and ideas.
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Listen attentively to others' perspectives and ask clarifying questions.
Create an Art History Timeline
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Reinforce your understanding of the chronological sequence of major art movements and periods by creating a visual timeline.
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Gather information about significant art movements and periods.
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Choose a timeline format and decide how to present the information.
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Create a visual representation of the timeline.
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Annotate the timeline with relevant details and dates.
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Visit a Local Art Museum or Gallery
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Gain firsthand experience with artwork and deepen your understanding of the styles, techniques, and historical context presented in class.
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Find a local art museum or gallery that is relevant to the course content.
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Visit the museum or gallery and explore the exhibitions.
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Take notes or sketch artworks that particularly resonate with you.
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Reflect on your experience and relate it to the concepts discussed in class.
Write an Essay on the Symbolism of a Specific Artwork
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Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills by examining the symbolism and meaning behind a chosen artwork.
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Select an artwork that interests you.
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Research the artist, historical context, and cultural significance of the artwork.
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Identify the key symbols and motifs present in the artwork.
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Write an essay that interprets and discusses the symbolism of the artwork.
Design a Virtual Art Gallery
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Combine your understanding of art and technology by creating a virtual gallery that showcases a specific theme or collection.
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Conceptualize the theme or focus of the virtual gallery.
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Gather digital images or 3D models of relevant artworks.
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Design and develop the virtual gallery platform.
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Upload and arrange the artworks within the virtual gallery.
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Write descriptive labels and provide interactive features for visitors.
Read 'The Story of Art' by Gombrich
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with the history and evolution of Western art by reading a comprehensive survey text.
View
E. H. Gombrich on Fresco Painting
on Amazon
Show steps
- Obtain a copy of 'The Story of Art' by E. H. Gombrich.
- Read the book from beginning to end.
- Take notes or highlight important concepts and ideas.
- Discuss key aspects of the book with classmates or colleagues.
Participate in Class Discussions
Show steps
Engage actively in class discussions to enrich your perspectives, ask questions, and gain insights from your peers.
Show steps
- Prepare for class discussions by reading the assigned materials.
- Come to class prepared to share your thoughts and ideas.
- Listen attentively to others' perspectives and ask clarifying questions.
Create an Art History Timeline
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of the chronological sequence of major art movements and periods by creating a visual timeline.
Show steps
- Gather information about significant art movements and periods.
- Choose a timeline format and decide how to present the information.
- Create a visual representation of the timeline.
- Annotate the timeline with relevant details and dates.
Visit a Local Art Museum or Gallery
Show steps
Gain firsthand experience with artwork and deepen your understanding of the styles, techniques, and historical context presented in class.
Show steps
- Find a local art museum or gallery that is relevant to the course content.
- Visit the museum or gallery and explore the exhibitions.
- Take notes or sketch artworks that particularly resonate with you.
- Reflect on your experience and relate it to the concepts discussed in class.
Write an Essay on the Symbolism of a Specific Artwork
Show steps
Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills by examining the symbolism and meaning behind a chosen artwork.
Show steps
- Select an artwork that interests you.
- Research the artist, historical context, and cultural significance of the artwork.
- Identify the key symbols and motifs present in the artwork.
- Write an essay that interprets and discusses the symbolism of the artwork.
Design a Virtual Art Gallery
Show steps
Combine your understanding of art and technology by creating a virtual gallery that showcases a specific theme or collection.
Show steps
- Conceptualize the theme or focus of the virtual gallery.
- Gather digital images or 3D models of relevant artworks.
- Design and develop the virtual gallery platform.
- Upload and arrange the artworks within the virtual gallery.
- Write descriptive labels and provide interactive features for visitors.
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