SUNY Geneseo College Non-Western Art History: Africa, Asia, Oceania & the Americas

ArtH 180 Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45 PM Kristina Laun, Instructor Office Hours: T/TH by appt.

Spring Semester 2011 Newton 214 E-mail: laun@geneseo.edu Office: Brodie Hall 231

Course Description: Art History 180 is an introduction to the history of non-Western art from the emergence of that particular culture into modern times. This survey focuses on art from the Asian, African and American continents, and the Pacific Ocean cultures. Works of art will be analyzed with regard to formal issues and studied within the essential context of history and culture. Consideration will be given to factors that affect the production of art such as the particular features of an artists life (if known), the patron and audience, and important developments in history, politics, philosophy, economics, religion, and science. Learning Objectives: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify (by title, artist [if known], date/era, country/region) major works of art. Explain the meaning of works of art within the cultural context of its production Understand and describe the most important characteristics of the various art historical periods, and Apply the acquired knowledge in class activities and quizzes. Required Textbook: Gardners Art Through the Ages: Non-Western Perspective, 13th edition Fred S. Kleiner Grading In-class Quizzes Online Homework

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Letter grade/percentage equivalency: A 95-100% A- 90-94% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% D+ 66-69% D 60-65%

B+ 87-89% C 73-76% F 59 or less

B 83-86% C- 70-72%

Quizzes Five (5) quizzes will be given throughout the semester. The dates are listed below. They will consist of multiple choice/true-false questions about works of art, concepts, issues, or terms from lectures and readings. Before each class, students will be given a list of important works of art, important terms and vocabulary. The exams are not cumulative. Since many of these cultures influenced the art of another, however, it is in the students best interest to briefly review ideas from past classes. More information on testing format will be given prior to the first quiz. At the end of the semester, the quiz grades will be averaged together to make up 60% of the students final grade.

Homework: Five (5) open-book homework assignments will be given throughout the semester. They will be posted electronically on the courses Angel website about two weeks before the next quiz. Questions are taken from both the textbook and lectures and will discuss historical and cultural contexts, philosophies and issues that affected the creation of art during the section discussed. After the homework is posted, the student will have about two weeks to complete the assignment, due the day of the quiz. Each student will get one attempt at a 100% on each of the homework assignments. Late submissions will result in a loss of ten (10) percentage points per day. At the end of the semester, the homework grades will be averaged together to make up 40% of the students final grade.

Attendance Policy: Attendance at lectures is strongly advised since important information will be given that aids in your understanding of the art and reinforce the concepts given in the textbook. Quiz questions will come from both the reading and lectures. Students are responsible for getting all the information that was missed during their absence. Behavior Policy: College is a time for developing life skills that are as important as the academic information learned. To be successful in a career, you will need to develop a strong work ethic, respectful social skills, and prove that you can be trusted to get things done well and on deadline. College is a setting for mature adults, and I expect you to act accordingly. Please respect those around you by shutting off your cell phones, i-pods, internet devices, etc., and not having a separate conversation with the person next to you. Academic Honesty: Your work on your quizzes and assignments is to be your own! Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated, and is grounds for immediate failure of the course and a recommendation for disciplinary action by the Office of Academic Affairs. http://www.canisius.edu/catalog/academic.asp Students with Disabilities: SUNY Geneseo will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Students should contact the Director in the Office of Disability Services (Tabitha Buggie-Hunt, 106A Erwin) and their faculty to discuss needed accommodations as early as possible in the semester.

Reading Schedule All assigned reading should be completed before quiz day. January 17First Day of Class Introduction: What is Non-Western Art History? The Islamic Homeland: Ch. 7 January 19 The Basics of Islam Early Islamic Architecture

January 24 Video: Architecture of FaithIslam (2009) January 26 Islamic Art & Design January 31 Foreign Influences on Islamic Art Modern Islamic Art February 2Quiz #1 The Indian Subcontinent: Ch. 1, pp. 9-26; Ch. 2, pp. 33-40, 44 February 7 The Basics of Hinduism & Buddhism Introduction to Buddhist Art February 9 Buddhist Art & Architecture February 14 Video: Lost Treasures of Tibet (2003) February 16 Hindu Art & Architecture February 21Quiz #2 February 23 Foreign Influences on Indian Art China: Ch. 3, pp. 47-68; Ch. 4, pp. 73-84 February 28 Early Dynastic Art in China Basics of Confucianism & Taoism March 1 Art from Chinas Classical Period The Three Perfections March 6 Art from the Late Dynastic Period March 8Quiz #3 March 13 & 15No Class March 20 Foreign Influences on Chinese Art Chinese Art in the Modern Era Japan: Ch. 5 & 6 March 22 Early Japanese Art

March 27 Japanese Art in the Modern Era March 29 Video: Secrets of the Samurai Sword (2007) Southeast Asia: Ch. 1, pp. 26-30; Ch. 2, pp. 41-44 April 3 The Art of Southeast Asia Oceania: Ch. 12 April 5 The Art from the Pacific Cultures April 10Quiz #4 Sub-Saharan Africa: Ch. 10 & 11 April 12 Art of Western Africa Foreign Influences in Western African Art April 19 Art of Eastern Africa Basics of Christianity Foreign Influences in Eastern African Art The Americas: Ch. 8 & 9 April 24 South American Art April 26 Mesoamerican Art May 1Last Day of Class Art of North America May 3Quiz 5 Final Exam 3:30-6:30 PM