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Deborah Caplow
ART H 384
Seattle Campus
Achievements and issues in painting, architecture, sculpture, and other arts in the United States from the colonial era to the present.
Class description
SPRING 2006 This course will explore the major issues, achievements and movements in American art from around 1600 to the present, addressing the significance of the dramatic changes that occurred in American art and culture during this time. We will be examining relevant themes and issues in a historical and conceptual context, focusing on painting, sculpture, architecture, folk art, printmaking and photography. Course Objectives: Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the development of American art and artistic movements. Through discussion and analysis students will learn to recognize the major artists of the time periods addressed and to examine the creative production, societal roles and art historical critiques of American artists and art movements. The course will refer to general movements in art history, including European and Mexican art, to provide a wider context for the course material. Students will acquire skills in research, writing and critical thinking through reading and written assignments, including term papers and essay exams.
Students will develop skills in research, writing and critical thinking through readings, assignments, lectures, discussion and analysis.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion.
Recommended preparation
Survey of art history or the equivalent, interest in history, art history and American art and culture essential.
Class assignments and grading
There will be short writing assignments, a term paper, quizzes, and two exams. The required texts will be American Art: a Cultural History, by David Bjelejac, and A Short Guide to Writing About Art by Sylvan Barnet. There will be additional ereserve readings assigned.
Grading will be based on writing assignments, tests, and class participation.
