Humanities Art History Policies
Welcome to Humanities: a class that will open your mind to philosophy, history, literature, art and music in addition to teaching you how to think. Just as leaving Plato's cave can cause temporary confusion and pain on the way to enlightenment, so too will this first marking period because, quite frankly, Humanities will not be like any class you've ever had. What we are going to ask you to do is think. . . . . . use your mind. . . . . create and solve problems in active class participation. You will never have as much fun working so hard and learning so much.
Humanities Art History
Requirements & Expectations 2018-19
M. Benedict's Office: E-103
Phone: 994-2165
General Information:
The history of art portion of humanities is taught primarily through lectures during 1st hour. Because I am only available during 1st hour lectures, it is imperative that you attend and take thorough notes on what is presented in class. For each art history lecture, you will be provided with an outline that lists all required information such as artists' names, important terms and definitions, and titles of important works.
Make sure you download the study guides posted on the History of Art Test Review Link .
Also for your convenience, I will also post images online on my humanities website: www.a2humanities.org.
Posted images may or may not include written commentary, so please make sure you take careful notes to supplement what is covered in class.
Requirements:
Beyond taking excellent notes and faithfully attending class, you will have the opportunity to reveal what you have learned by participating in approximately 3-4 art tests throughout the year. All tests will include cumulative information, so please keep all your notes throughout the school year. Art history tests will be multiple choice and have a format similar to the following:
Section I: Image Identification
Section II: Image comparisons
Section III: Unknown work identification
Make-Ups:
In the utterly unlikely event that you would have to make up an art history test, it is important that you set aside 7TH HOUR (2:30 - 3:30 PM) MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK for the make-up test. Because of the unique format of art history testing, we can only offer one chance for a make-up . . . . and it will always be held on the following week on Monday during or immediately after 6th hour. If you have a conflict with this set-up, it is your responsibility to see me prior to the make-up date to make special arrangements.
Texts and Other Resources:
You will have assigned art history readings in The Humanistic Tradition, by Gloria Fiero. Each week, students should check our Google Documents schedule section for a list of the assigned readings. There is also a section of reference books on reserve in our PHS library. In this section you will find: The Encyclopedia of World Art, Janson's History of Art, Gardner's Art Through the Ages and other art history texts that are particularly helpful in reviewing the works of art we have studied in class. I have also compiled a list of web-based art links on my humanities website that you will find most helpful.
Teaching art history is my passion. I feel truly fortunate to not only share my love of this amazing subject with you every week, but also to be working with such talented and dedicated colleagues. Thank you for electing Humanities. I look forward to getting to know you as we explore the art world together.
Michael Benedict
Humanities Art History / Visual Arts Instructor
Humanities Art History
Requirements & Expectations 2018-19
M. Benedict's Office: E-103
Phone: 994-2165
General Information:
The history of art portion of humanities is taught primarily through lectures during 1st hour. Because I am only available during 1st hour lectures, it is imperative that you attend and take thorough notes on what is presented in class. For each art history lecture, you will be provided with an outline that lists all required information such as artists' names, important terms and definitions, and titles of important works.
Make sure you download the study guides posted on the History of Art Test Review Link .
Also for your convenience, I will also post images online on my humanities website: www.a2humanities.org.
Posted images may or may not include written commentary, so please make sure you take careful notes to supplement what is covered in class.
Requirements:
Beyond taking excellent notes and faithfully attending class, you will have the opportunity to reveal what you have learned by participating in approximately 3-4 art tests throughout the year. All tests will include cumulative information, so please keep all your notes throughout the school year. Art history tests will be multiple choice and have a format similar to the following:
Section I: Image Identification
Section II: Image comparisons
Section III: Unknown work identification
Make-Ups:
In the utterly unlikely event that you would have to make up an art history test, it is important that you set aside 7TH HOUR (2:30 - 3:30 PM) MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK for the make-up test. Because of the unique format of art history testing, we can only offer one chance for a make-up . . . . and it will always be held on the following week on Monday during or immediately after 6th hour. If you have a conflict with this set-up, it is your responsibility to see me prior to the make-up date to make special arrangements.
Texts and Other Resources:
You will have assigned art history readings in The Humanistic Tradition, by Gloria Fiero. Each week, students should check our Google Documents schedule section for a list of the assigned readings. There is also a section of reference books on reserve in our PHS library. In this section you will find: The Encyclopedia of World Art, Janson's History of Art, Gardner's Art Through the Ages and other art history texts that are particularly helpful in reviewing the works of art we have studied in class. I have also compiled a list of web-based art links on my humanities website that you will find most helpful.
Teaching art history is my passion. I feel truly fortunate to not only share my love of this amazing subject with you every week, but also to be working with such talented and dedicated colleagues. Thank you for electing Humanities. I look forward to getting to know you as we explore the art world together.
Michael Benedict
Humanities Art History / Visual Arts Instructor