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Steven E Bunn
ART H 202
Seattle Campus
The arts of the Byzantine Empire, Islam, and Western Christendom through 1520 AD.
Class description
This class examines major achievements in painting, sculpture, architecture and other art forms from the fourth century to the sixteenth century in Europe.
Student learning goals
• recognize visual characteristics of major periods and styles of artistic activity, as well as those of individual artists
• become familiar with the societal, religious and political roots that influence art
• analyze and interpret art in writing and discussion
General method of instruction
Instruction consists of three illustrated lectures per week, and a smaller weekly discussion and quiz section led by a T.A.
Recommended preparation
General education.
Class assignments and grading
The textbook for this course is Gardner's Art Through the Ages, The Western Perspective, 13th edition. Students are expected to read assigned sections from this book before attending lecture or section.
Note about textbooks: students previously enrolled in Art History 201 (fall 2009), who already have volume 1 of the textbook, only need to buy Book C: Renaissance & Baroque, which will be available in the UW Bookstore. More information about the different versions will be posted soon.
Grading will be based on participation in sections, short writing assignments, quizzes and two exams: a midterm and a final.
