Offered to grades 9, 10 , 11 and 12
Have you ever wondered why some art is worth so much money? Do you know what "art" actually means? By taking this course, you will get an overview of the history of art by examining different themes which occur in art from around the world. You will have an opportunity to understand art both contextually and stylistically by exploring various factors in the creation of art such as materials, time, place and function. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify specific characteristics of art from different periods or places, and even explain why some works are worth so much! Students will be expected to read about art and create both written and project-based responses to the works they study which will prepare them for further study in AP art history.
Students will:
Become proficient in analyzing specific characteristics of art from different places and times
Examine, identify and discuss various themes related to the history of art
Develop a greater sense of interpreting and understanding visual images
Explore responding to art both in writing and by artistic means
Offered to grades 11 and 12
Guidelines: Grade of A- in History, Literature or Art course and teacher recommendation. Students who do not meet the grading guidelines may discuss placement with teacher.
The course requires a summer assignment and independent work on the part of the student. This course is designed for students planning to take the Advanced Placement Art History Assessment and provides an in depth understanding and comprehensive overview of how architecture, sculpture, painting and other art forms form our modern understanding of history. In the course, students examine history through the lens of the buildings and art that was created during each period of history beginning with global pre-history, moving through global contemporary. As required from the College Board, students will be required to memorize and understand 250 works of art and archi- VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS AMITY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 85 tecture from across both Western and Non-Western cannons of art. Focus is given to content, context, form and function of each work. Evaluation of student performance is based on tests, quizzes, homework, and projects. This class is for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability in humanities or history courses, or who have an extraordinary interest in art. Advanced Placement courses are weighted as honors courses when computing Quality Point Average.
Students will:
Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge about artists, schools, movements, styles and techniques
Express formal analysis of art in context to culture, history and artistic tradition, both Western and Non Western
Determine the function of works of art, patronage and chronology
Understand the elements of art and fundamental art historical terminology
Understand and analyze the required 250 works of art in terms of content, context, form and function.
Understand cross currents among artistic traditions