Ap art History 2014 – 2015 Brief Description of Course
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AP Art History2014 – 2015 Brief Description of CourseAP Art History is designed to provide the same benefits to high school students as those provided by an introductory college course in Art history: an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other forms within historical and cultural contexts. In the course, students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past, the present and from a variety of cultures. They learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see and experience. Unit InformationUnit Name or Timeframe: Calendar- First Term First Quarter – July 29 to September 26 Week1
Introduction: Methodology, Elements and Principles of Art Week 2
Prehistoric, Ancient Near East Week 3
Egypt Week 4
Aegean, begin Greek Week 5
Greek Week 6
Etruscan, begin Rome Week 7
Rome Week 8
Late Antiquity Week 9
Ancient World Wonders Content and/or Skills Taught: An introduction to major vocabulary terms and concepts regarding the study of art history A discussion on the Elements and Principles of Art. Lectures on the art forms, including historical, cultural, stylistic developments of previously listed topics. Discussion of art and religion Topic Essay is due at the end of the quarter. Major Assignments and /or Assessments: Quizzes on each chapter Daily note taking on flashcards Vocabulary lists Nightly reading Homework from student study guide Short response essays 30 min essays Ancient World Board Game with 100 Art Historical References. Unit Name or Timeframe: Second Quarter – October 13 to December 18 Week 1 Byzantine Week 2 Islam
Week 3 Medieval Art, Romanesque Art Week 4 Gothic
Week 5 Section Test Week 6 14th Century Italian Art, 15th Century Northern Europe Week 7 15th Century Italian Art Week 8 High Renaissance Week 9 High Renaissance Content and/or Skills Taught: Continued discussion of art, religion, and the influence of the Islamic World. Extensive study of the art and architecture of Medieval Europe through the Renaissance. The differences between the art of Northern Europe and Southern Europe. The stylistic characteristics of various Baroque artists and their locales. Major Assignments and /or Assessments: Quizzes on each chapter Daily note taking on flashcards Vocabulary lists Nightly reading Homework from student study guide Short response essays 30 minute essays Topic Essay Museum Report Unit Name or Timeframe: Calendar – Second Term Third Quarter – January 5th to March 13th Week 1
16th Century Northern Europe Week 2
Baroque Week 3
Baroque Week 4
Baroque, Rococo, Enlightenment Week 5
Enlightenment Week 6
Late 19th Century Week 7
Impressionism, Modernism Week 8
Modernism, Postmodernism Week 9
Postmodernism Week 10
Postmodernism Content and/or Skills Taught: The philosophies of the era of the Enlightenment and its influences on the art of the 18th century. Study the rise of three contrasting styles: Naturalism, Neo-Classicism and Realism. Discussions of Modernism including the artists of the Impressionist movement, their lives, and society, plus the works of modernism that evolved from these early shifts in Art History. The stylistic characteristics of various Baroque artists and their locales. Discussion of the various styles and purposes of artwork from the above named cultures beyond the European tradition. Major Assignments and /or Assessments: Quizzes on each chapter Daily note taking on flashcards Vocabulary lists Nightly reading Homework from student study guide Short response essays 30 minute essays Students will complete an “Ism” book that illustrates their understanding of Modernism from the realists all the way through post-modernism. Fourth Quarter – March 30th to June 4th Week 1 Southeast Asian Art Week 2 Korean Art, Japanese Art Week 3 Ancient American, Native American Art, African Art Week 4 Oceanic Art Week 5 Art of the 21st century Week 6 Review for AP Exam Week 7 Review, Take Exam Week 8 and 9 Fun
Content and/or Skills Taught: Discussion of the various styles and purposes of artwork from the above named cultures outside of the Western tradition. A heavy emphasis on comparative analysis with Western Art will be included in all discussion and PowerPoint presentations. Major Assignments and /or Assessments: Daily note taking on flashcards Vocabulary lists Nightly reading Homework from the student study guide Short response essays 30 minute essays A study binder with visuals, maps, vocabulary lists, presentation notes, imagery, cultural elements and analytical essays for a specific society beyond the European tradition will be used to enhance classroom lecture and review. (Finish) Topic essay due (including art from the 21st century) End of Term Major Assignments and Assessments: Directory: cms -> lib7 -> CA01001129 -> Centricity -> Domain -> 512 lib7 -> Journal Entry Guidelines lib7 -> Comparison / contrast essay instructions "The Kite Runner" vs. "Escape from Afghanistan" Domain -> Burkhard Bilger’s "The Last Meow" published in Domain -> Cfma silicon Valley Chapter Scholarship Application 2015 Domain -> Holden Caulfield Patient File: Psychological Evaluation 512 -> Ap art History 2015– 2016 Brief Description of Course Domain -> Your Personal Essay should address why you selected pharmacy as a Domain -> Answer the following prompt in 5 paragraphs using proper mla formatting Domain -> Date: Period Download 388.57 Kb. Share with your friends:
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