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Art, Geology, and Place in Italy ❖ ❖ARH 364 (Unique #19995, Spring 2020)❖ ❖ Art, Geology, and Place in Italy ❖ ❖ARH 364 (unique #19995, Spring 2020)❖ (the city of Orvieto atop a volcanic plateau) Professor: Dr. Ann Johns (she/her/hers), (https://art.utexas.edu/about/people/ann-johns) Meeting place and time: T/TH 3:30-4:45, ART 1.204 (one of the New ART Classrooms) Contact Information: [email protected], office 471-1936 (but I don’t check voice mail) Office Hours: DFA 2.520, T/TH 2-3 and by appointment; mailbox DFA 2.526 ❖ Course Objectives: “We return with pleasure to the geologists of Italy, who preceded…the naturalists of other countries in their investigations into the ancient history of the Earth…” --Charles Lyell, Principles of Geology, 1830-1833 “Why do we find the bones of great fishes and oysters and corals and various other shells and sea-snails on the high summits of mountains by the sea, just as we find them in low seas?” --Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Leicester, 1482 “Meanwhile on Mount Vesuvius broad sheets of fire and leaping flames blazed at several points, their bright glare emphasized by the darkness of the night…. that night the shocks were so violent that everything felt as if it were not only shaken but overturned… --Pliny the Younger to Cornelius Tacitus, 79 The most casual visitor to Italy immediately notices the tremendous diversity of “place” within the Italian peninsula: the hills of Rome, the canals of Venice, the hilltop cities of Siena and Orvieto, the flat, marshy expanses of the Po delta, and the dramatic and urgent volcanism of the region of Naples and the island of Sicily. In this course, we’ll explore the unique intersection of art, geology, and the geographic notion of “place” in Italy with a thematic rather than chronologic approach. While historical events and politics have unequivocally shaped the art and architecture of the various and highly distinct regions of Italy, geological, geographic, and climatic elements have also profoundly shaped both the landscape and the architecture, which in turn is manifested in the art. Although this is an upper division course, there is no prerequisite. Nevertheless, you will be able to make more sense out of the material if you’ve had some art or architectural history, Italian history, or perhaps a historical geology class. Your most important assets will be enthusiasm, preparedness, and participation! If you have concerns, please talk to me early in the course. It is my hope that this class will be a collaborative effort. I hope and expect to hear your impressions, insights, and questions about these extraordinary objects and structures. This means you should come to class having done the readings and prepared to talk! In this class, we will work on visual literacy, observational skills, critical reading and writing, classroom discussion, and group work. We will also be tackling the convergence of two venerable fields of inquiry that are rarely considered jointly, despite their contemporary origins as disciplines. Our current separation of the arts and the sciences would have been unrecognizable to Leonardo da Vinci; my goal for all of us is to break down these entirely artificial barriers and learn a lot in the process! 1 ❖ Global Cultures flag (GC): This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one non-U.S. cultural group, past or present. ❖ Writing flag (Wr): This course carries the Writing Flag. Writing Flag courses are designed to give students experience with writing in an academic discipline. In this class, you can expect to write regularly during the semester, complete substantial writing projects, and receive feedback from your instructor to help you improve your writing. You will also have the opportunity to revise one or more assignments, and you may be asked to read and discuss your peers’ work. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from your written work. Writing Flag classes meet the Core Communications objectives of Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. ❖ Required Readings: There is no textbook. Instead, each student must read all the readings posted on the Course Canvas site. I HIGHLY recommend that you purchase the course packet of these readings, so that you can mark them up for class discussion. You can purchase these packets during the first couple days of class. ❖ Strategies for success in this course: We have no exams in this class, so your grade will be based on class participation (i.e. doing the reading), your group projects, and other smaller projects (see breakdown of grading later in the syllabus). In this class, it is CRITICAL that you do the reading and it is critical that you participate in discussions. The reading is not always “thrilling”, but it’s necessary for a fuller understanding of the artistic issues, the scientific background, and the pertinent cultural forces. I will expect you to have digested the main points of reading for all class discussions. Remember to read for the main points; don’t get bogged down by the myriad of small details that constitute a scholarly article or book, and do remember that older accounts may be harder to read. If you’re not sure about what constitutes a “small detail”, please contact me. I will post some suggestions on how to read critically, or how to improve your critical reading and writing (and thinking!) skills. ❖ Canvas: All of the readings and course documents are posted on Canvas. ❖ Grading: (Please note: I will distribute individual detailed assignments for each of these class components): Collections assignment (30%): Students will write a short (5-8 pages, same format as the reading responses, below), individual paper on two separate collection of objects, one “artistic” and one “scientific”. I will hand out a much more specific document, but this will involve picking a “collection” of 5-10 objects in an art venue (Blanton, HRC, Christian Green Gallery, VAC, etc.) and describing it for part one; doing the same for a geologic collection (Geology Building, Texas Memorial Museum, etc.); and then comparing your collections for part three. This paper will be a primarily descriptive and observational exercise rather than research-based paper, for 30% of your total grade. You will focus on acquiring the visual literacy and close looking skills that benefit every art historian AND geologist, and you will have a chance to consider the similarities and differences in these different collections! Reading Responses (2% each for a total of 30%): 2 I have placed an asterisk (*) next to most of the readings; you need to pick 15 of these readings and write a short (1-2 pages [max]) reading response, due the day we discuss the reading. Please use double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font with 1” margins and black ink, with any kind of header as long as it’s very short. Remember that this is not really a summary, although you may need to sum up some aspects of the essay or readings. Instead, in a reading response, the writer needs to explain, briefly, the point and/or position of the reading. In addition, the writer needs to argue whether the article is sufficiently convincing. Each response is worth 2% of your grade, for a total of 30%. I’ll post sample reading responses on Canvas. Do not procrastinate on these! (It’s easy to do ☺) Group Projects (30%): Team/group work is a key element of this class. Students must participate in one group project (2-3 people); here are the key elements of the project, with more details forthcoming in a separate handout. 1. Project research log: 5%. Each member will compile a separate research log, to be turned in 2 times during the semester. This helps you remember which resources you’ve already investigated, and it allows me to make sure that all group members are participating. 2. Preliminary project presentation: 5%. During the days before spring break, each group will present a preliminary report of how their project is developing, with a powerpoint presentation, a preliminary annotated bibliography, and a project outline (ONE PER GROUP). 3. Final project presentation: 10%. Students will present a polished, timed group powerpoint presentation during the last week of classes on their research. 4. Project final report: 10%. The final report will be due on Monday, May 13, at noon in the Art History office. I will need one hard copy and electronic copy per group. This report should be 5-8 pages, with proper citations, bibliography, and pertinent illustrations. 5. Let me know if there are any problems with group dynamics. 6. I will distribute a separate list of sample topics and presentation dates, but examples of projects include: A. Trade, distribution, and origins of pigments in Italy B. Geothermal resources and the Spa Life: Petrarch in the Euganean Hills, Dante in Viterbo, and the Medici in Bagno Vignoni C. Any individual city and its geological/topographic resources D. Roman Cosmati work: composition, usage, meaning E. The geology and use of spolia F. Artists and paleontology: depictions and collections G. Geography, urbanism, and the history of roads in Italy H. The changing nature of port cities and sea levels: Ravenna, Pisa, Venice, etc. I. Conservation issues of stone revetment (facing), for example the Palazzo Ducale in Venice J. Some very specific aspect of the aftermath of the eruption of Vesuvius on Pompeii or Herculaneum K.
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