ARTH301: M01 WOMEN IN ART Fall 2019

Class Days and Time: MONDAYS: 4:00- 6:55 Classroom: PRH # 2 Prerequisite(s): None Credit(s): 3 Instructor: BEATRIZ CORDERO MARTÍN, Ph.D. Instructor’s email: [email protected] Instructor’s Campus Phone: 91 554 58 58, ext. TBD Office: SIH, Room TBD Office Hours: Mondays 2:45-3:45 (or anytime by appointment)

1. Course Description: This course analyses the role of women in the art world throughout all periods of Western history. In that regard, one important aspect of Women in Art is to introduce students to the most relevant women in Art History, either as creators, patrons or collectors. The other crucial aspect of this course is to apply a feminist approach to the discipline of Art History in order to understand on one hand, the social, political and economic limitations faced by women in different periods of history and on the other hand, the biases of historians, art collectors, teachers, and curators that have contributed to construct a specific narrative in Art History.

2. Course Goals and Student Learning Outcomes: With this course, students will:

o Become familiar with the work of female artists in Art History. o Understand the significance and power of images and representation in the construction of gender. o Identify gender stereotypes in artworks where women appear as muses, virgins, or mothers, and the significance of ‘the male gaze’ in the reception and production of visual culture. o Understand the significance of patronage, exhibitions and museums as mediators of gender relations. o Develop critical skills in identifying, describing, and analyzing works of art. o Cultivate strong writing and oral skills when describing, analyzing, and comparing works of art. o Have the opportunity to study artworks produced by women in Madrid Museums and galleries.

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Assessment of Student Learning: In order to maintain quality academic offerings and to conform to accreditation requirements, SLU-Madrid regularly assesses its teaching, services and programs for evidence of student learning. For this purpose, SLU-Madrid keeps representative examples of student work from all courses and programs on file, including assignments, papers, exams, portfolios and results from student surveys, focus groups and reflective exercises. Copies of your work for this course may be kept on file for institutional research, assessment and accreditation purposes. If you prefer SLU-Madrid not to retain your work for this purpose, you must communicate this decision in writing to your professor.

3. Required Textbook: • Chadwick, Whitney. Women, Art and Society, London: Thames and Hudson, 2007. • Other readings mandatory for this course will be posted in Blackboard. • For other research resources as the ones listed in the bibliography please visit: https://www.slu.edu/madrid/services-and-departments/library/research-resources.php o contact our librarians.

4. Trip Policy: Students enrolled in this class must participate and make payment for all mandatory trips/activities. The prices posted on the web are approximate; and the final price will be based on the number of students enrolled on the last day of the Add/Drop period. All students, including those who withdraw from the class after this date, are required to pay these fees, which are non-refundable, unless the trip is cancelled due to low enrollment. Please review SLU- Madrid's trip policies, available online.

5. Student expectations

* If struggling with content or assignments students are expected to ask the instructor for help.

* As this is a seminar-based course, students will be required to maintain an active participation in class and to contribute to the discussions.

* Students are expected to keep a notebook to record lectures and class discussions.

* Students are expected to come to class on time and having completed the assignments due that day. In order to seize this course be organized and come prepared: try your best everyday.

* Students are expected to demonstrate an active participation in class through critical inquiry. Questions, comments and constructive discussions are always welcome.

* Creating a classroom culture that fosters a positive and productive learning environment is a shared responsibility between the instructor and all members of the class. Be aware that disruptive behavior not only hurts your learning outcome but also that of your classmates. Please refrain from leaving the classroom during the lecture or eating in class since it may disrupt your classmates.

* Critical thinking skills (a mind at work) are required for effective participation and it is important that students are willing to examine issues from a variety of angles, including perspectives that are unfamiliar. Students come from a range of backgrounds, with different worldviews, opinions and values, however the classroom is a safe space where disagreement must be respectful.

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Laptops use is not allowed in the classroom unless permission has been previously granted to students with special needs. There are many good reasons for NOT using laptops during lectures as this article on The New York Times states: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/11/22/business/laptops-not-during-lecture-or- meeting.html?action=click&module=Most%20Popular&pgtype=Homepage

* E-mail: Campus and course announcements will often be handled by e-mail. Students should check their “@slu.edu” e-mail regularly.

* Students are expected to be away from their phones for the duration of the class.

Absolutely no texting or emailing or web browsing is allowed during class. NO EXEPTIONS. Anyone using their phone in any way will be asked to leave the classroom immediately and will be marked absent for the day. Anyone stepping out to make/answer a phone call will not be allowed to sit back again.

6. Evaluation and coursework requirements of students:

Coursework Requirements

Attendance & Participation 10 % Paper and presentation 20 % Questionnaires and museum reflections 20% Midterm 20 % Final Exam 30 %

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Class participation and attendance (10%)

In order to obtain 5 points in the final grade for attendance (5%) students need to have a complete record of assistance and punctuality without any unjustified absences.

Likewise, 5 points will be added to the final grade for those students who are involved in class in an active manner on a daily basis by asking pertinent questions and sharing their thoughts and observations. Only one session of unexcused absences is allowed, more than 3 will result on an automatic F. Regular lateness and absences will bring down the overall grade by one letter grade. It is your responsibility to catch up with missed work and be prepared for assessments.

Paper and presentation: (15 % paper + 5% presentation)

Students are required to write a research paper and present it to the class. Detailed guidelines for this assignment will be provided at the beginning of term.

Questionnaires, museum reflections and other class assignments: (20% total)

Also, together with the reading materials students may be asked to fill in several questionnaires through the course in order to develop good reading and writing skills. Reflections, essays, and reading questionnaires will be graded as: A, B, C, D and F (only if not delivered on time or showings signs of plagiarism). If completed correctly and delivered on time they will constitute 10 points of the final grade.

IMPORTANT: Please note all written assignments must follow these guidelines:

1. ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE DELIVER ON A HARD COPY ON THE ACTUAL DEADLINE BEFORE 4:00, THE TIME OF OUR CLASS. ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE WITHOUT LOWERING THE GRADE (one grade every 24 hours).

Emailing a copy of the assignment is encouraged.

2. ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED. [Font: Arial 11, 1.5 spacing, margins top and bottom 2.54 cm –as default in Word].

Exams (50%)

There will be two exams through this course: one midterm (20 % of the final grade) and a final exam with cumulative content (30% of final grade).

Exams will consist of:

A. Image analysis: Students will be asked to identify: Title, Author (when known), Style or Period, Date (as approximate as possible, at least the century!), and Location (only for works

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in situ like monuments, temples, etc.), together with a brief definition on the main characteristics of the piece (in other words, why that particular piece is important in Art History).

B. One essay question (topics should be prepared in advance).

C. Short questions

> In order to help students with content revision power points will be provided through Blackboard. To prepare for the essay question students need to study from the text books, class notes and any other additional bibliography provided.

Grading Policy

Late work will only be accepted under exceptional (eg medical) circumstances, otherwise one grade will be deducted for each 24 hours of lateness and it will not be accepted 3 days after the deadline. There is no extra-credit policy. If you are having trouble keeping up with the content of the class, please do not hesitate to speak with me. If you are struggling with content, do not wait until the end of the semester!

A 94-100 (96,5) A=Excellent understanding and mastery of skills

A- 90-93 (91,5)

B+ 87-89 (88)

B 84-86 (85) B= Good understanding and mastery of skills

B- 80-83 (81.5)

C+ 77-79 (78) C= Minimally satisfactory understanding and mastery of skills

C 74-76 (75)

C- 70-73 (71.5)

D 61-69 (65) D= Less than satisfactory understanding and mastery of skills

F < 61 (55) F= Lack of understanding and inability to master skills

Make up-examination policy: Dates for assignments will only be rescheduled under exceptional medical or personal circumstances. You must contact me within 48 hours to discuss necessary arrangements. It is your responsibility to attend classes and not miss exams or deadlines.

Academic Honesty/Integrity: Academic integrity is honest, truthful and responsible conduct in all academic endeavors. The mission of Saint Louis University is “the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity.” Accordingly, all acts of falsehood demean

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The full University-level Academic Integrity Policy can be found on the Provost's Office website. Additionally, SLU-Madrid has posted its academic integrity policy online. As a member of the University community, you are expected to know and abide by these policies, which detail definitions of violations, processes for reporting violations, sanctions and appeals.

The professor will review these matters during the first weeks of the term. Please direct questions about any facet of academic integrity to your faculty, the chair of the department of your academic program or the Academic Dean of the Madrid Campus.

Title IX Statement: Saint Louis University and its faculty are committed to supporting our students and seeking an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. If you have encountered any form of sexual misconduct (e.g. sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, domestic or dating violence), we encourage you to report this to the University. If you speak with a faculty member about an incident of misconduct, that faculty member must notify SLU's Title IX deputy coordinator, Patrice Burns, whose office is located on the third floor of San Ignacio Hall, Calle Amapolas, 3 ([email protected]; 915-54-5858, ext. 241) and share the basic facts of your experience with her. The Title IX deputy coordinator will then be available to assist you in understanding all of your options and in connecting you with all possible resources on and off campus.

If you wish to speak with a confidential source, you may contact the counselors at the SLU- Madrid's Counseling Services on the third floor of San Ignacio Hall (counselingcenter- [email protected]; 915-54-5858, ext. 230) or Sinews Multipletherapy Institute, the off-campus provider of counseling services for SLU-Madrid (www.sinews.es; 917-00-1979). To view SLU- Madrid's sexual misconduct policy and for resources, please our policy posted online. Additional information is available at the University’s website “SLU is here for you.”

Disability Accommodations and Learning Resources: In recognition that people learn in a variety of ways and that learning is influenced by multiple factors (e.g., prior experience, study skills, learning disability), resources to support student success are available on campus. Students who think they might benefit from these resources can find out more about:

· Course-level support (e.g., faculty member, departmental resources, etc.) by asking your course instructor.

· University-level support (e.g., tutoring/writing services, Disability Services) by visiting the Academic Dean's Office (San Ignacio Hall) or by reviewing the Academic Resources website online.

Students with a documented disability who wish to request academic accommodations must contact Disability Services to discuss accommodation requests and eligibility requirements. Once successfully registered, the student also must notify the course instructor that they wish to access accommodations in the course. Please contact Disability Services at disabilityservices- [email protected] or +915 54 58 58, ext. 230 for an appointment. Confidentiality will be observed in all inquiries. Once approved, information about the student's eligibility for academic

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Note: Students who do not have a documented disability but who think they may have one are encouraged to contact Disability Services.

Basic Needs Security Statement: Students in personal or academic distress and/or who may be specifically experiencing challenges such as securing food or difficulty navigating campus resources, and who believe this may affect their performance in the course, are encouraged to contact Marta Maruri, SLU-Madrid’s Director of Student Life ([email protected] or 915 54 58 58, ext. 213) for support. Furthermore, please notify the instructor if you are comfortable in doing so, as this will enable them to assist you with finding the resources you may need.

Important dates to remember:

- Last day to Add/Drop: Last day to drop a class without a grade W and/or add a class. Last day to choose Audit or Pass/No pass: September 15th - Last Day to Drop a Class and Receive a Grade of W: November 10th - Last day to submit Transfer Application for spring semester: October 15th - Midterm: October 28th - Paper: Last day to submit the piece of your choice for the paper: November 4th; First draft: November 11th; Final paper and students’ presentations: December 2nd

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

(NOTE: This schedule is subject to change and it may be revised to respond to matters as they arise)

Sept 9th: Introduction to the course

Topics: -Presentation of course -Women in Art and “the male gaze”

Sept 16th: Ideas and methodologies relevant to the field

Topics: Methodologies for a feminist Art History

Sept 23rd: Representing the First Women Topics: Women Role in Prehistory Representation of Women in Antiquity

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Sept 30th: Women, patronage and representation in the Middle Ages Topics: Christianity and Women

Oct 7th: A new mentality: Women artists during Renaissance

Topics: A new mentality Women Patronage Sofinisba Anguissola and the Problem of the Woman Artist Feminine Portrait during the Renaissance Oct 14th: Visit to the Prado Museum Topics: Women representation in the museum Women artists anywhere? Oct 21st: MIDTERM

Oct 28th: Women in Baroque Art Topics: Domestic genre Women painters in the Northern Europe. Artemisia Gentileschi and the Baroque woman The other Baroque: Clara Peeters

Nov 4th: Women, Art and the Academy in the 18th and 19th

Topics: Women and the Academy of Arts Women in Victorian England Social Reforms and Women artist Woman in American Art of the 19th C

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Nov 11th: Women & Impressionism

Topics: Vision of Women during Impressionism Female Impressionists artists

Nov 18th: Modern Art and Modern Woman

Topics: Women Modern Artists Women representation in Modern Art

Nov 25th: MUSEUM VISIT (REINA SOFÍA) Topics: The problem with Women and Museums

Dec 2nd: STUDENT PRESENTATIONS & CONCLUSIONS

FINAL EXAM

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