THE
FACULTY SENATE
Senate Document Number 5209S
Date of Senate Approval 03/19/09
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Statement
of Faculty Senate Action:
APC Document 38: Change course descriptions for ARTH
201, 311, 312, 320
to include both art and architecture
Effective Date: Fall 2009
1. Delete: On pg. 78, under Courses in Art History (ARTH):
201 Introduction
to Art History I (3)
This course surveys the history of art throughout the
world from Paleolithic culture to the Middle Ages. Students examine and compare
the historical context, social function, and artistic style of individual works
of art. This course also serves as an introduction to the study of art history
by teaching specialized vocabulary and methodological concepts used in the
visual analysis and interpretation of art. Fall.
Add: On
pg. 78, in place of deleted entry:
201 Introduction
to Art History I (3)
This course surveys the history of art and
architecture throughout the world from the Paleolithic culture to the Middle
Ages. Students examine and compare the historical context, social function, and
artistic style of individual works of art and architecture. This course also
serves as an introduction to the study of art history by teaching specialized
vocabulary and methodological concepts used in the visual analysis and
interpretation of both art and architecture. Fall and Spring.
2. Delete: On pg. 78, under Ancient and Medieval Art History:
311 Greek Art (3)
Explores the development of the Greek art corpus
including influences and techniques from pre-Greek cultures. The course focuses
on art concepts that underlie Greek artistic expressions, placement of art
within historical context, and technical advances. Course also emphasizes major
artists whose works became part of our world cultural heritage. Even years Spring.
Add: On
pg. 78, in place of deleted entry:
311 Greek Art
(CLAS 315) (3)
Explores the development of the Greek art corpus
including influences and techniques from pre-Greek cultures. The course focuses
on art and architectural concepts that underlie Greek artistic expressions,
placement of art and architecture within historical context, and technical
advances. There is an emphasis on major artists and architects whose works have
became part of our world cultural heritage. Even years Spring.
3. Delete: On pg. 78, under Ancient and Medieval Art History:
312 Roman Art
(3)
This course investigates the main developments of
ancient Roman art and architecture from the
Add:
On pg. 78, in place
of deleted entry:
312 Roman Art
(CLAS 316) (3)
Explores the development of the Roman art corpus from
the
4. Delete: On pg. 78, under Ancient and Medieval Art History:
320 Medieval Art
(3)
A study of ideas and accomplishments from Roman times
through High Gothic. Slide lecture and discussion. An oral presentation will be
required. Odd years Spring.
Add: On
pg. 78, in place of heading deleted entry:
320 Medieval Art
(3)
A study of ideas and accomplishments in Medieval art
and architecture beginning in the Late Roman/Early Christian era and ending in
the Late Gothic/Early Renaissance period. There is an emphasis on major artists
and architects whose works have became part of our world cultural heritage.
Slide lecture and discussion. Oral presentations will be required. Odd years
Spring.
Impact:
These courses are currently designated as courses
focusing on "art." Students
are misled into thinking that the courses only focus on the plastic arts (e.g.,
sculpture and painting). Architecture is, however, a large and important part
of the art of the ancient and medieval civilizations.
Rationale:
The course description and subsequent references to
the course material should be changed to “art and architecture” in order that
the students are aware when they sign up for the course that they will be
required to study architectural structures, concepts, terms, and techniques.