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1 ARH101-Art History: Origins Course Overview Unit Content Connections Projects 1 & 2 Introduction to Art, Prehistoric and Ancient Art CONTENT Unit 1 Lessons 1 & 2: Introduction to Art Lessons 3 & 4: Prehistoric Art Lesson 5: Ancient Near Eastern Art This section of the course is an introduction to the importance of art history. It begins with students thinking about their own reactions to art. It explores the modern ideas of art and how they impact society and individuals. Today, artists use art as a means of influencing opinions, expressing viewpoints, and enhancing people s perception of the world. But, as students will learn, throughout history, art was often used in many other ways. These included worship and practical purposes as well as communication. With this in mind, the students learn how to define elements of artwork to better understand points of view from other periods in time. Identifying and interpreting pieces of art from various periods and places may encourage them to look at the world differently. Students begin their art history journey with art in prehistory and then the ancient Near East. Unit 2 VIDEOS Students view videos that introduce, reinforce, and show applications of concepts from the class. - Art History: Origins - An Introduction to Prehistoric and Ancient Art - Introduction to Art - Prehistory - Ancient Near East - Ancient Egypt - Ancient Far East ART SHOWS Students review featured artworks. Lesson 2 - Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci - The Scream by Edvard Munch - A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat Lesson 4 - Woman of Willendorf - Lascaux Cave - Stonehenge Lesson 6 - Standard of Ur - Ziggurat of Ur - Stele of Hammurabi s Code - The Ishtar Gate Lesson 8 - Palette of Narmer - The Great Pyramids - Tutankhamun s Death Mask Lesson 10 - Great Stupa at Sanchi - Shiva Nataraja (Shiva as Lord of the Dance) - Army of the First Emperor of Qin Project 1: Art Analysis Students select works of art in each period they learn about (check-ins are in even-numbered lessons in Units 1 and 2). They create a slide with observations about each artwork. In the last project check-in, they add a title slide at the start and a final slide with one paragraph describing how learning about art can help them understand the people who made that art many years ago. The final upload of presentations is in Lesson 10. ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 1 of 7

2 Lesson 6: Ancient Near Eastern Art Lessons 7 & 8: Ancient Egyptian Art Lessons 9 & 10: Ancient Far Eastern Art Students wrap up their art journey in the ancient Near East and take a trip farther west to visit another great civilization, ancient Egypt. They witness how the ancient Egyptians ideals and beliefs are creatively preserved in their art and architecture. Finally, students head to the Far East. There, they find a diverse variety of artistic styles reflecting the different cultures, religions, and traditions of India, China, and Japan. DISCUSSIONS Art Talk and Art Forum Students interact and communicate with classmates and the teacher on topics from the class. Lessons 1 & 2 - Welcome. Students share their earliest memory of art. - Art Explorer! Students take a prehistoric art virtual tour and then describe their experience. Lessons 3 & 4 - Where in the World?! Students find modern Stonehenge adaptations on the Internet and then discuss their findings. - Art Explorer! Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations on prehistoric art. Lessons 5 & 6 - Where in the World?! Students find an ancient piece of art located in modern-day Iraq and then share it with their classmates. - Art Explorer! Students go on an ancient Near Eastern art virtual tour and then describe their findings. Lessons 7 & 8 - Who am I? Students surf the Internet for their favorite sarcophagus and then describe the distinguishing characteristics of their find. - Art Explorer! Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations on ancient Near Eastern art. Lessons 9 & 10 - Where in the World?! Students identify the location of a wall that is 5,500.3 miles long. Next, they find another piece of ancient art from China and tell the story that they think the art is trying to express. - Reflection. Students discuss how art preserves various aspects of life from ancient peoples. PRACTICE/REVIEW EXERCISES Students apply concepts and skills from the lessons. Checkpoint assessments ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 2 of 7

3 3 & 4 Ancient Mediterranean and Medieval Art CONTENT Unit 3 Lessons 11 & 12: Greek Art Lessons 13 & 14: Roman Art Lesson 15: Celtic and Viking Art From perfect proportions, to realistic depictions, to abstract designs rich with hidden meanings, this section is an exploration of Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Viking art. There s a medieval castle to explore, mosaics to research, a famous stone amphitheater to tour, and some detective work to complete. Remembering how to read artwork will help students better understand Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Viking culture. Being able to identify aspects of life throughout history that have been preserved through art will also help uncover the artists beliefs and the stories behind their artwork. Unit 4 Lesson 16: Celtic and Viking Art Lessons 17 & 18: Byzantine and Islamic Art Lessons 19 & 20: Romanesque and Gothic Art In this section, students explore Celtic, Viking, Byzantine, Islamic, Romanesque, and Gothic art. They may already be familiar with the Gothic style, such as the cathedral of Notre Dame. Others styles may be completely new to them. Either way, the themes and traits of each style are valuable because of the stories they can tell. Exploring these styles can help students to better understand other cultures and the lasting value of their artwork. VIDEOS Students view videos that introduce, reinforce, and show applications of concepts from the class. - An Introduction to Ancient Mediterranean and Medieval Art - Ancient Greece - Ancient Rome - Celtic and Viking - Byzantium and Early Islam - Romanesque and Gothic ART SHOWS Students review featured artworks. Lesson 12 - Zeus (or Poseidon) - Parthenon - Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon Lesson 14 - Augustus of Prima Porta - Colosseum - Pantheon Lesson 16 - Sutton Hoo Helmet - Oseberg Viking Ship - The Book of Kells with special attention to the Chi Rho page Lesson 18 - Hagia Sophia - The Alhambra - The Great Mosque of Cordoba Lesson 20 - Bayeux Tapestry - Notre Dame - Madonna Enthroned DISCUSSIONS Art Talk and Art Forum Students interact and communicate with classmates and the teacher on topics from the class. Lessons 11 & 12 - Ancient Greece or Bust. Students take a virtual tour of the Acropolis and share the most interesting fact that they learned about it. - Ancient Greek Art Undercover. Students conduct their own research on a piece of Project 2: Storytelling Students are given a work of art to look at in each check-in (in even-numbered lessons in Units 3 and 4). After a visual analysis, students write one paragraph about what they think the work of art is about. Students then conduct brief research and write a second paragraph that reveals the actual story of the piece. Students can make observations about how close their inference was to what historians believe. Artworks that students interpret: Lesson 12 Artwork: Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun Lesson 14 Artwork: Battle of the Romans and Barbarians from the Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus, c. AD Lesson 16 Artwork: Purse lid from the Sutton Hoo ship burial, c. 700 Lesson 18 Artwork: Theotokos mosaic, 867, from the apse in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey Lesson 20 Artwork: St. Francis Altarpiece by Bonaventura Berlinghieri, 1235, from the Church of San Francesco, Pescia, Italy ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 3 of 7

4 ancient Greek art and report back with new facts about the artwork. Lessons 13 & 14 - Ancient Rome or Bust. Students take a virtual tour of the Colosseum and share the most interesting fact that they learned about it. - Ancient Greek Art Undercover. Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations on ancient Greek art. Lessons 15 & 16 - Medieval Castle or Bust. Students take a virtual tour of a medieval castle and share the two most interesting facts that they discover on their tour. - Treasure Hunt. Students surf the Internet and collect their own Celtic or Viking treasure! They then explain their choice using art vocabulary from the lessons. Lessons 17 & 18 - Choose Your Own Alhambra Adventure. Students take an Alhambra virtual tour of their choice and share the most interesting fact that they learned along the way. - Treasure Hunt. Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations on Celtic and Viking treasure. Lessons 19 & 20 - Name That REALLY Famous Building. Students guess the identity of Notre Dame and then uncover a favorite fact about the cathedral. - Reflection. Students interpret two pieces of art using appropriate art vocabulary that they've learned in this course. PRACTICE/REVIEW EXERCISES Students apply concepts and skills from the lessons. Checkpoint assessments ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 4 of 7

5 5 & 6 Early European Art CONTENT Unit 5 Lessons 21 & 22: Early Renaissance Lessons 23 & 24: High Renaissance Lesson 25: Northern Renaissance, Venetian Renaissance, and Mannerism This unit explores the art and culture of the Renaissance and beyond. Many of the artists who emerged in this period are some of the most recognized in history. They included the Florentines Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. While going through this unit, students will notice distinctions between artistic styles of the Italian and Northern European Renaissance painters. They will learn how these different artists reflected the rebirth of classicism in art. Unit 6 Lesson 26: Northern Renaissance, Venetian Renaissance, and Mannerism Lessons 27 & 28: Baroque and Rococo Lessons 29 & 30: Final Exam Review and Final Exam After completing their study of Renaissance art, students will discover the new directions that artists took in its wake, like Mannerism, Baroque, and Rococo. The last two lessons in this unit prepare students for the Final Exam so that they can successfully complete the course. VIDEOS Students view videos that introduce, reinforce, and show applications of concepts from the class. - An Introduction to Early European Art - Early Renaissance - High Renaissance - Late Renaissance, Mannerism - Baroque and Rococo BIOGRAPHY TRADING CARDS - Bernini - Botticelli - Donatello - El Greco - Jacopo Pontormo - Jan van Eyck - Leonardo da Vinci - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Raphael - Rembrandt - Sofonisba Anguissola - Titian ART SHOWS Students review featured artworks. Lesson 22 - Gates of Paradise by Ghiberti - David by Donatello - Birth of Venus by Botticelli Lesson 24 - Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci - Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michelangelo - School of Athens by Raphael Lesson 26 - Venus of Urbino by Titian - The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck - View of Toledo by El Greco - The Entombment or the Descent from the Cross by Pontormo - Self-Portrait at the Easel by Sofonisba Anguissola Lesson 28 - Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio - Las Meninas (The Maids) by Diego Velazquez Project 3: Inventing Like Leonardo da Vinci After learning about Leonardo da Vinci, students come up with inventions they would like to create. In Lesson 22, students write three short paragraphs answering the What problem will you solve? What is your solution to this problem? How does your invention function? In Lesson 24, students show their creativity by drawing their inventions or creating a digital collage. In Lesson 26, students answer questions about creative risk in one paragraph for each question: Do you feel many people would use your invention? Why or why not? During the planning process, what types of creative risks would be necessary? The final step in Lesson 28 is for students to compile all of their work in to a slide show presentation and submit for grading. ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 5 of 7

6 - Night Watch by Rembrandt - Colonnade in front of St. Peter s - The Palace of Versailles - The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard DISCUSSIONS Art Talk and Art Forum Students interact and communicate with classmates and the teacher on topics from the class. Lessons 21 & 22 - What in the World? Students think about art in their own communities and share their thoughts. - Shift Happens. Students conduct their own research on Leonardo s inventions and then report back with their findings. Lessons 23 & 24 - What in the World? Students consider the Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles. - Shift Happens. Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations about Leonardo da Vinci. Lessons 25 & 26 - Renaissance Selfies. Students decode a famous self-portrait. - Shift Happens. Students choose a Mannerist painting from the lessons or their own research and share their personal response. Lessons 27 & 28 - Choose Your Own Versailles Adventure. Students take a virtual tour of Versailles and then report back with an interesting fact about the palace. - Shift Happens. Students thoughtfully comment on their classmates previous observations about a Mannerist painting. Lessons 29 & 30 - Final Exam review - Final Exam PRACTICE/REVIEW EXERCISES Students apply concepts and skills from the lessons. - Checkpoint assessments - Final Exam review - Final Exam ARH101 Art History: Origins Course Overview Ver. 1.0 (06/2017) Page 6 of 7

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Art Appreciation UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING LESSON 1: BROAD STROKES: PRINCIPLES OF PAINTING

Art Appreciation UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING LESSON 1: BROAD STROKES: PRINCIPLES OF PAINTING Core Art Appreciation Art Appreciation is a survey of the history of Western visual arts, with a primary focus on painting. Students begin with an introduction to the basic principles of painting and learn