Mediterranean Cultural History Tour
FA 100
Art Appreciation
Goldman

This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the Mediterranean. The materials and techniques of art and visual principles of organization will form a basis for understanding the visual traditions of the cultures of the Mediterranean basin. We will discuss visual themes, iconography and symbolism as well as the processes of artistic creation. Course content will be delivered primarily through lectures, readings, and discussions.

I. Class Sessions:
A majority of class sessions will be held on-site or in museums. You will need a notebook in museums and at cultural sites. Class sessions may be held before or after museum and site visits in order to introduce major themes, concepts, terms, art forms and techniques.

II. Writing Assignments:
You will be assigned writing exercises exploring themes and topics in European art. These assignments will be kept in your notebook.

III. Quizzes:
There are two quizzes consisting of image identifications, vocabulary definitions and an essay.

IV. Required Texts:

A. Bruce Cole, *The Renaissance Artist at Work from Pisano to Titian*,
Harper and Row, Publishers, NY. ISBN # 0-06-430129-X (this book is available online, ships in 24 hours, and second-hand copies are available)

B. Fine Arts ~ Mediterranean Art and Architecture Coursepack downloadable at: http://www.emich.edu/abroad/staff/index.html

V. Presentation:
You will be presenting from your text on the Renaissance Artist at Work. We will discuss the presentation format in Course Introductions in Zurich.

Core:

Core sessions are those taught by program faculty for the benefit of all students. Any readings, writing, quizzes or participation in projects that you perform for Core will be averaged along with your attendance and counts as 10% of your grade for this course.

VII. Grading:
Quiz scores: 50% Writing Assignments: 20% Presentation: 20% Core: 10%

VIII. Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. Absences will lower your grade.