Homework: December 4-10

Monday, Dec 5: Assignment #46

Create a vertical timeline for the Art of Byzantine. Please summarize the main historical aspects of this time period on the top of the page.  Then choose TEN works of art and create a vertical timeline for the work They should be in chronological order. Use your review book for help and the example I printed for you. Please complete this in your sketchbook.

Tuesday, Dec 6: Assignment # 47

·        What architectural characteristics appear in later Byzantine churches?

·        Compare and contrast the mosaics of San Vitale in Ravenna with those in the Church of Dormition, Greece. Consider how the figures are represented, what kinds of stories are told, and in what way. You are welcome to use a venn-diagram.

·        What earlier style seems to be revived in the Paris Psalter (12-28)?  What are those features? Name 3 specifically.

·        What happened in Constantinople in 1453, and how did this affect the Eastern Byzantine Empire?

Wednesday, Dec 7: Assignment #48

Theme: Death and Dying

Compare and contrast Crucifixion (Fig. 12-22) and Women and Dead Child (Fig. 33-41)

Question: Artists within a culture often use depictions of death, dying, and funerary rites to communicate larger social, political, mythical, and historical concerns.

Select and fully identify two works, in any medium, that represent death or funerals. The works should come from two different cultures. At least one of the two examples must be from beyond the European tradition. Discuss the specific cultural concerns the work communicates and analyze the visual means used to communicate those concerns.

Make sure you are writing about FUNCTION, FORM, and SIGNIFICANCE.

Thursday, Dec 8: Assignment #49

Venn Diagram

Using the two images, compare and contrast each of the two buildings. Please use the Great Mosque in, Kairouan, Tunisia and the Mosque of Selim.

Make sure you consider Form, Function, and Significance.

Friday, Dec 9: Assignment # 50

Guided Questions

Using pages 356-379, answer the guided questions. They are the Art of Islam .

Homework: November 27 to December 3

Monday: Assignment #41

Complete the box sheet. This will be a good wrap-up/summary for the art of Ancient China

For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and time period.

Include the function, style, and significance about each piece.

Tuesday, November 29: Assignment #42

In what ways did early Christian art borrow from each of the following traditions: ancient Greek, Roman, and Judaic?

Why are the wall paintings at Dura Europos important to understanding the art of the Late Antique (Roman) and Early Christian time periods?
How did early Christians hide within the Roman world, and how did they react after Constantine's recognition of Christianity?
What might one speculate as reasons for the absence of a crucified Christ in Early Christian art?
Compare the basilica of Old St. Peter’s (11-7) with the reconstruction of the Aula Palatina (10-80 & 10-81).  What similarities and differences do you see in the plans, elevations, and building materials used? How is the more “spiritual” purpose of the Early Christian building reflected in the structure?

Wednesday, November 30:Assignment #43

Using the textbook, define the following moments in the life of Jesus. Then, those that are in bold, find an artwork in the textbook which depicts this scene, and fully identify it.
Annunciation to Mary, Visitation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, Dispute in the Temple, Baptism, Miracles, Transfiguration, Last Supper, Betrayal and Arrest, Trials of Jesus/Denial of Peter, Carrying the Cross/Crucifixion, Lamentation and Entombment, Descent into Limbo, Resurrection, Ascension.
Use chapter 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24 to find artwork that represents each of these moments.
Overall, you will have 16 life moments defined and 8 artworks fully identified in which depict each scene. This will be handed in to be graded.
Also, be prepared to discuss each of these in class on Wednesday.

Thursday: Assignment #44

Complete the slide notes.

For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and time period. Include at least 3 facts about each piece. Think about its use as propaganda, funerary art, public art, religious art, who commissioned it, why was it made, and what purpose did it serve?

Assignment #45 - 2011 LONG ESSAY

To answer this question, use one Christian Image from chapters11 or 12 AND one Eatern Religion from chapter 7 or 8.

1. The visual representation of deities and holy personages is a feature of religious beliefs and practices throughout the world.

Select and fully identify two examples of representations of deities or holy personages, in any medium, from two different cultures. At least one of your choices must be from beyond the European tradition. Using specific visual evidence, analyze each work in relation to the religious beliefs and practices within its culture. (30 minutes)

I will be collecting this!

Homework: November 13-19

Time Line of Ancient Roman Artwork (to be completed in your sketchbook)

Using the following categories, choose three works of art (sculpture, paintings, architecture, etc.) from each period. First, fully identify the time period, and the major historical events that shaped the artwork during that time. How did the culture influence the art? Fully identify each piece of art you selected, and describe the distinguishing characteristics of each piece. In total, you will have discussed 15 specific pieces of artwork, and described 5 different time periods for a total of 20 points. Include pictures.

1.)The Repbulic

2.)Pompeii

3.)Early Empire

4.)High Empire

5.)Late Empire

Due Monday, November 14

Tuesday, November15:Assignment #36-

Using you review book, read over the information in Chapter 7. Complete the questions on 146-147. It would behoove you to not look at the answers before you answer the questions

Wednesday, November15:

Unit test on Etruscan, Roman and Pompeii. Study.

Thursday: Assignment #37: Museum Themes

Museums around the world are curating new exhibitions of their art collection each year around different themes and ideas.

You're to “curate” a show based on the theme “HUMAN BODY IN ART”

You need to use ten pieces of artwork for your art exhibition.

You must properly ID each work (including style), list them chronologically, and include why/how it represents THE HUMAN BODY IN ART.

You must include:

Ten works of art:

·         Two works from Africa (Chapter 15)

·         Two works from Ancient Egypt

·         Two works from Ancient Greece

·         Two works from Ancient Rome

·         Two works from Ancient Near East, Aegean AND/OR Etruscan

You are welcome to use works that are not in your text book. They can be drawings, paintings, OR sculpture .

This will be collected on Thursday, April 17.

Friday, November 18: Assignment #38

Guided Questions

Using pages 190-215, answer the guided questions. They are only on the Art of China

Homework: November 6-12

Monday, November 7: Assignment #31

Using your Venn diagram compare and contrasting The Pantheon to the Great Stupa at Sanchi , write a 2 paragraph essay discussing the two pieces of architecture. Make sure to FULLY answer the question below! This will be collected.

Cultures designate sacred spaces in a variety of ways to accommodate both religious beliefs and practices.

Select and fully identify two examples of sacred spaces from different cultures, one of which must be from beyond the European tradition. Discuss how each space accommodates both religious beliefs and practices within its culture. (30 minutes)

Tuesday, November 8: Assignment #32

Complete the questions on the handout. They relate to the section of your chapter on Early Empire.

Make sure you ID each piece and discuss each work. What was the form and function for each piece.

Wednesday, November 9: Assignment #33

Complete the slide notes.

For each piece of art, fully identify with title, artist, date, and empire. Include at least 3 facts about each piece. Think about its use as propaganda, funerary art, public art, who commissioned it, why was it made, and what purpose did it serve?

Thursday, November 10: Assignment #34

Column of Trajan vs. The Burning of Sanjo Palace

2007 Long Essay Question: Throughout history, art representing hostility or violence has been used for a variety of purposes. Using the Column of Trajan (10-42) and The Burning of Sanjo Palace (8-16) explain how and why each work of art communicates hostility or violence. Discuss how each work reflects a societal or cultural response to a particular war or battle at the time each was created.

Some things to consider:

• Remember to compare and contrast the two works of art! Think about FORM and FUNCTION FOR EACH PIECE!
• You should also be obtaining research outside of the textbook. Include specific references to parts of each artwork. The textbook does not include many pictures- research!
• Make sure you make direct references to specific symbols in both works.
• This will be due on November 10^th.

Homework: October 30-November 5

Monday, October 31: Assignment #26

Complete the worksheet on for Frida Kahlo’s “The Two Fridas”. (33-49)

Make sure to circle all that applies on the menu and to completely fill in the 4’S sheet.

I will be collecting this.

Tuesday, November 1: Assignment #27

Guided Questions

Using pages 246-254, answer the guided questions. They are only on the Republic and architecture. They stop at Pompeii

Wednesday, November 2: Assignment #28

Please complete the worksheet on the Venn diagram for Pompeii. It is a 4-part Venn diagram; you need to look at each style of wall paintings. Discuss the difference and the new techniques they were using.

Thursday, November 3: Assignment # 29

In your sketchbook, please complete the following:

1.) Read “The Roman Architectural Revolution” (page 250). What are the advantages in construction of (Caementa) concrete.

2.) How did Roman technological innovations change architecture?

3.) Draw, to the best of your ability, the four sketches on the bottom of page 250.

4.)Please define the following vocabuary: barrel vault, Groin vault, oculus, fenestrated, clerestory.

5.) Which famous building uses a dome in this chapter?

Friday, November 4: Assignment #30

Please complete the worksheet on the Venn diagram for the Pantheon (10-48/49/50) and The Great Stupa (6-5 and 6).

Reminder: Friday, November 4 is the last day to hand in any outstanding work for the quarter! No exceptions!

Homework: October 23-29

Monday, October 24: Assignment #22

Slide Notes

For each slide, ID each artwork, and discuss at least three significant facts about each piece.

Make sure you are thinking about the work of art’s purpose and historical context! (Do not just simply  describe the piece!)

Note: Some of the images and the slide numbers might not match up.

Tuesday, October 25: Assignment #24

Please complete the worksheet on the Venn diagram and the 3 questions underneath.

Wednesday, October 26: Assignment #24

Using you review book, read over the information in Chapter 6. Complete the questions on 120-122. It would behoove you to not look at the answers before you answer the questions.

Thursday, October 27:

Unit test. Please review the Ancient Aegean and Ancient Greece chapter.

Friday, October 29: Assignment #25

Guided Questions

Using pages 126-144, answer the guided questions. They are only on the early and high Classical periods.

Greek Parthenon Video

This video is very helpful and intresting in understanding the Acroplois!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/63744/nova-secrets-of-the-parthenon#x-0,vepisode,1,0

Homework: October 16-22

Monday, October 17: Assignment # 17

Slide Notes

For each slide, ID each artwork, and discuss at least three significant facts about each piece.

Make sure you are thinking about the work of art’s purpose and historical context! (Do not just simply  describe the piece!)

Note: Some of the images and the slide numbers might not match up.

Tuesday, October 18: Assignment # 18

Please read the following NYTimes article and answer these questions in an essay format to be collected. Elaborate on your responses.

• What is patrimony? Why is this important and sometimes a controversial topic in the art world?
• The reporter discusses a quote by Walter Benjamin – Put this in your own words- what does he mean by this?
• Discuss the dilemma of proximity vs. authenticity.
• Why is this an issue, not just for the British Museum, but almost every museum?·         What do you think the reporter means by “What, in this context, does it really mean to own culture?”
• How and why do theses works of art stand as a nationalistic symbol?
• Take a stance- Where do you believe the Elgin marbles belong? Support your opinion with relevant arguments. 
• http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/arts/09abroad.html?scp=1&sq=who%20draws%20the%20borders%20of%20culture&st=cse

Wednesday, October 19: Assignment # 19

Guided Questions

Using pages 126-144, answer the guided questions. They are only on the early and high Classical periods.

Thursday, October 20: Assignment # 20

Short-Answer Essay

Answer the short answer essay question on the sheet provided. This should not take longer then 10 minutes, as that is the amount of time you have on the AP test to answer a question like this.

In the mid-fifth century B.C.E., a Greek sculptor wrote a treatise titled the Canon that was summarized as follows.
Beauty consists in the proportions, not of the elements, but of the
parts, that is to say, of finger to finger, and of all the fingers to the
palm and the wrist, and of these to the forearm, and of the forearm
to the upper arm, and of all the other parts to each other.
Identify the sculptor who wrote the Canon. Select and fully identify one work of art that reflects his ideas.
Making specific reference to both the text above and your selected work, analyze how the work reflects those ideas. (10 minutes)

Friday, October 21: Assignment # 21:

Time Line of Ancient Greek Artwork (to be completed in your sketchbook)

Using the following categories, choose three works of art (pottery, sculpture, architecture, etc.) from each period. First, fully identify the time period, and the major historical events that shaped the artwork during that time. Fully identify each piece of art you selected, and describe the distinguishing characteristics of each piece. In total, you will have discussed 15 pieces of artwork.

1.)Geometric/ Orientalizing Period

2.)Archaic Period

3.)Early & High Classical

4.)Late Classical

5.)The Hellenistic Period

   

Homework: October 9-15

Tuesday, October 11: Assignment # 13

Complete matching column of Greek gods.

Answer these two questions:

• The Greeks developed the concept of humanism and created the concept of the individual. What is meant by these terms and how is it evident in their art?
• Explain the Greek interest in depicting the human form and its difference from the earlier civilizations of Egypt and the Near East. Why nudity? Why does the form evolve?

Extra Credit: Create a metal design based on an artwork from the Aegean chapter. Remember to repousse!

Wednesday, October 12: Assignment #14

Complete the 9 box sheet for “Achilles and Ajax” (5-20).

You will be able to fill out each box, so do not leave any empty.

I will be collecting this.

Thursday October 13: Assignment #15

Complete the handout.

1.)   Make sure to define and/or draw the images in the boxes.

2.)   Complete the Venn diagram form images 5-8 and 5-10…make sure to ID each piece.

3.)   Answer the two question at the bottom of the sheet

Friday, October 14: Assignment #16

Sketchbook Assignment:

Draw each of the three orders of columns in your sketchbook. Label each of the parts. Make annotations to which temples use what column type of column- use your textbook and review book.  

Make sure to bring your sketchbook to class!

 

Homework: October 2 - 8, 2011

Monday, October 3: Assignment #9 & Sketchbook

1.) Outline and typed essay discussing the seated scribe and Buddha:

Any artistic representation of the human body is an artificial construct determined by cultural need, function, desire of the person represented, or the imagination of the fabricator. Select two examples of a figure from different cultures. At least on culture must be from beyond the European tradition. Discuss the social, cultural, religious, or political implications of each example. (30 minutes)

2.) Sketchbook Assignment: Theme: Family Portraits  -Compare and contrast Seated Couple, Dogon (Fig. 34-9) Menkaure and Khamerernebty (Fig. 3-13)

3.) Make sure your other 2 sketchbook assignments are in order: Hierarchy of Art and the Near East Timeline. I will be grading all 3 at once.

Tuesday, October 4: Assignment #10

Using the worksheet, separate the artwork into categories by style. For each style, include the date, characteristics of the style, and the major art, architecture, and artists that are listed.

Make sure each category is in chronological order. Hint: Start with Sumerian Art and end with New Kingdom.

I have included an example below.

You can type this (copy/paste from the blog) or handwrite it.

This will be collected.

Wednesday, October 5

Unit test on Chapters 2,3 and Buddha

Thursday, October 6: Assignment # 11

Define:

Cyclopean Masonry

Corbeled Vault

Corbeled Arch

Relieving Triangle

Contrast the Minoan civilization to that of the Mycenaean culture.  Be sure to explain how geography had a huge affect on their culture.

Compare and contrast the Palace Complex at Knossos and the Citadel at Tiryns.  How are they similar and how different in terms of their plans and actual structures?  What would account for these differences?

Animals feature prominently in Minoan and Mycenaean art. Select a representative piece from each culture and discuss the differences in how animals are depicted and for the purpose they served. What does this tell a viewer about the societies that produced the images?

Friday, October 7: Assignment #12

Using the whole chapter, answer each of the guided questions that relate to chapter 4. They follow the heading in the chapter.

This is in lieu of a chapter outline.

This will be collected.

Words:

Standard of Ur

Old Kingdom

Lamassu

Kahfre’s  Statue

Mortuary Temple of Ha

Akadian

Palace of Sargon II

Bust of Nefertiti

Palette of Narmer

New Kingdom

Ishtar Gate

Ziggurat

Great Pyramids/Sphinx

Assyrian

Temple of Amen-Re

Lion Hunt

Akhenaton

Votive Figures

Seated Scribe

Imhotep

Amarna Period

Stele of Hammurabi

Temple of Ramses II

Ti Watching the Hippo Hunt

Sumerian

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Judgment before Osiris

Secrets of the Sphinx

A great documentary on Hulu on the Egyptian Sphinx

http://www.hulu.com/watch/218055/nova-riddles-of-the-sphinx#x-0,vepisode,1,0

Homework: September 25 - October 1

Monday, September 26: Assignment # 6

Define:

Ka Statue

Mortuary Temple

Cannon

Discuss:

What was the function of the Ka statues?

Early relief sculpture, such as the panel of Ti, contain conceptual vs. optical- twisted perspective.  What does that mean?

Explain the difference between status and depiction in Egyptian art.

What is the canon of proportions?

Tuesday, September 27: Assignment # 7

Venn Diagram (Part 1)

Compare and contrast “The Seated Scribe” (3-14) and “Shakyamuni Buddha” (7-27) with the sheet I provided. Feel free write anywhere on the sheet.

Make sure to look at their purpose/function and  how they differ stylistically. (Color, texture, size, negative space, etc….)

Wednesday, September 28: Assignment #8

Slide Notes

For each slide, ID each artwork, and discuss at least three significant facts about each piece.

Note: Some of the images and the slide numbers do not match up.

Monday, October 3: Assignment # 9 and Sketchbook Assignment

Long Essay (Part 2)

Complete the outline for “The Seated Scribe” and “Shakyamuni Buddha” and write a 2 paragraph essay discussing the two pieces of art- Make sure to FULLY answer the question!  

Make sure to address the 4’S in each paragraph for each piece.

This will be collected.

Sketchbook Assignment Due 10/3

 Theme: Family Portraits

Compare and contrast Seated Couple, Dogon (Fig. 34-9) Menkaure and Khamerernebty (Fig. 3-13)

TASK: In your sketchbook, you are comparing the connection between or among works of art. This requires you to understand the periods in which each work was created. Thus, the first thing you must do is read about the historical context and in which each work was created in order to make a meaningful comparison. In your response be sure to discuss the compositional structure and the symbolism of both works in the context of their cultural meaning. You may use your text book as well as outside sources in order to obtain this information.

Use the menu and the 4S’s to help you get started!

   

Homework for September 18 - 24, 2011

Monday, September 19: Assignment # 5

Quiz on Chapter 2 from the review book- Part of your summer assignment

Please define the following:

Cuneiform

Ziggurat

Cella

Registers

Votive Offering/Figure

Answer the following questions:

• What was the Standard of Ur? Describe the scenes depicted on the two sides and discuss how it is an example of narrative in art.
• What was the purpose of a Ziggurat? What did it look like and how was it decorated?
• Why do we think the “Votive Statues,” from the Square Temple, Eshnunna represent an early example of Ancient Near eastern religious practice?

Tuesday, September 20: Assignment # 6

Using the image Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions (2-24) completely fill out the 4S sheet and menu. Make sure you answer all of the questions fully. You may need to read through different parts of the chapter to be able to answer all of the questions fully.

Wednesday, September 21: Assignment #7

Completely fill in the timeline sheet with the most important works of art from each culture. Add any other important facts.  Use your sketchbook!

You may use your textbook as well as class notes.

This will help you review for your quiz tomorrow.

You will probably need more room, so feel free to redraw the timeline how you deem necessary.

Thursday, September 22:

Quiz on Ancient Near East Art

Friday, September 23: Assignment # 8

Using images 3-8 to 3-11 (Pyramid Complex) fill out the “Box Sheet.” Make sure to include all relevant information. Be familiar with the cross-section view (3-9). Some boxes will have more information than others, and that is ok. You should be able to include something in each box.

Week 1 Homework: September 11-16

Monday, September 12: Assignment #1 – “Art Defined”

Using the images that I have printed out, (note: the numbers on the images correspond to the chapter then the image) rank the following slides according to the hierarchy of importance in terms of how they fit your definition of what “Art” is.  As you rank these images, use the text book to fully identify the title, date,  artist (if known).  Make any notations next to the images that you think are necessary.

Be prepared to present your reasons for why you ranked your images the way you did.  You will be asked to discuss our choices in class.

If you already bought your sketchbook, please complete this assignment in it, if not, you can complete it on separate pieces of paper to hand in and then attach it in your sketchbook.

Wednesday, September 14: Assignment #2 – The Menu and 4’s sheet

Use the handout to discuss the work on the right.  (28-22) Review the information printed in the textbook about the work of art. Complete the menu, select what major themes this work displays, as well as which styles are appropriate under the 2-d category.

Next, on the back of the sheet, complete the “4’s”…Make sure to answer each question to the best of your ability.

Thursday, September 15: Assignment #3 –Ancient Africa Timeline

Please fill in the information that pertains to each heading on the timeline. You will need to read through the chapter to get a good understanding of what periods are important and why they are important.

Friday, September 16: Assignment #4 – Compare/Contrast 

Using the Venn diagram, compare and contrast the two images on the sheet. (Images 15-5 and 32-4). Make sure to look at how each work was created, and why. Why is it significant to that culture? Make sure to ID each piece, and answer the question on the bottom of the sheet.

Summer Assignment for AP Art History!

Advanced Placement Art History

Summer Assignment

June 2011

Dear Student:

Welcome to AP Art History! I am excited that you are interested in this course, as it will be a great learning experience! In order to prepare you for the AP exam for this course, I have put together a summer assignment.

Art History encompasses the entire history of art starting with cave painting from 15,000 years ago and ending with work that is created today. We look at all cultures, so we are spanning the world and all of the time periods within it. In order for us to finish the curriculum by May, we will need to get a jump start in the first few chapters. I have attached the assignment to this sheet.

If you lose this assignment, it will be posted on msmarinoheartsart.blogspot.com

You may want to explore some of the tidbits on the sidebar; you will find some of them interesting!

Please feel free to email me over the summer with any questions you may have: daniellemarino@gmail.com 

Have a wonderful summer,

Ms. Marino

P.S: You will need to buy a sketchbook for this class. It should be about 8x10 or so. If you happen to find one you like over the summer, you can get it. If not, you can purchase it in September.

P.S.S: Try to get to an art museum over the summer! On the blog, there is a list of local and NYC museums, or visit one while you are on vacation! The more art you see, the more you will appreciate and understand it!

Summer Assignment

1.) Please Purchase the Barron’s AP Art History Review Book by John Nici. You will most likely not find this in a bookstore. Your best bet is purchasing it on amazon.com or bn.com. We will use this book throughout the school year.

Please read the Introduction (pages 3-22). This is only to help introduce you to the course and help you understand how the test is set up.

Next, read Chapter 1 on Prehistoric Art. (pages 67-70). Please know the vocabulary word post and lintel.

Please read Chapter 2 on Ancient Near Eastern Art. (pages 71-82).

• Know the timeline (page 71) “SABHAP.”
• Please be familiar with these works of art featured in this chapter (page 73-78)
• Vocabulary List (page 78)
• Complete the Practice Exercises (Multiple Choice and Short Essay)

Please read Chapter3 on Egyptian Art. (pages 83-96).

• Pay attention to the intro on pages 84-46
• Know all the featured artwork (pages 87-91)
• Know all the vocabulary terms (page92)
• Complete the Practice Exercises (Multiple Choice and Short Essay)

Once we start each chapter, a short quiz will be given on the information you studied over the summer.