AP Art History 2019-2020 Virginia Beach Citywide Summer Assignments Welcome to AP Art History! I look forward to getting to know you as we travel through art history together! Below are the course expectations and your summer assignment. You must complete the listed requirements which must be completed for the first day of class (first grades). If you have any questions about the assignments prior to our first day of school, please email: Dana.Zumbrum@Vbschools.com Have a fantastic summer and I hope you enjoy your journey into the world of art history!

Class Expectations All VBCPS rules apply in the art department - Be on time (seated for bell) - Respect the rights and property of others in class - Be responsible for taking and maintaining notes - Keep the room clean and organized on a daily basis - Be prepared - Contribute to class - Stay on task - Listen attentively and do not interrupt - Turning in assignments on time - Be positive and try your best/never give up Course Description The AP Art History course is intended to prepare students for the AP Art History Exam. The course covers art from Paleolithic through Postmodernism and is designed to provide students with the same material covered in an introductory college course in art history. Students gain knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of European and Non-European cultures. In this course students engage in both visual and historical study about art and its contexts. Students develop an understanding of artworks in their context, considering issues of patronage, gender, politics, religion, ethnicity, and many others. Attention is given to the interpretation of a work of art based upon its intended use, audience, and the role of both the artist and work of art in a particular society. Throughout the study of Advanced Placement Art History students examine how and why the work looks the way it does, what it means within its particular context, and how and why it has this meaning. Objectives - Practice higher level creative and critical thinking skills about both history and art - Communicate knowledge and idea with clarity in oral, written, and visual forms - Practice the process and skills of art criticism - Work effectively with others to accomplish a task or solve a problem - Relate art vocabulary to the understanding of concepts in both oral and written form - Understand the concept of context and contextual analysis as it relates to both European and non-European visual works of art across cultures and throughout history - Examine the relationship of context, function and style of artwork within a specific culture/time period

- Develop a consciousness of the relationship between art and the development of civilization - Demonstrate mastery of critical analysis of the three major art forms: sculpture, architecture, and painting from the European and Art Beyond the European Tradition in written format - Synthesize the interrelationship of the elements and principles of design in visual images - Students will be prepared for the College Board Advanced Placement Art History Exam Supplies - A BIG 3 (THREE) inch 3-ring binder with lined notebook paper and dividers (students will receive many handouts and dividers will help them organize the information) - A folder with pockets to hold special themed work given throughout the year - Each student will have access to Gardner’s Art Through the Ages 14th Edition textbook which will be the foundation of the course. Students are receiving brand new textbooks and are expected to take care of them and return them at the end of the year (they may not write in or highlight the books). It’s recommended that students leave their textbooks at home to use for reading and homework assignments. - For additional help: Barons AP Art History is highly recommended. It provides an overview of art history in an easily understood format. They (Barons) are great tools to review for any AP Exam in May. KHANACADEMY HAS ALL 250 WORKS OF ART ONLINE TO GO WITH MY POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS Homework Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and will consist of reading assignments in the textbook, short writing assignments, graphic organizers, and sketchbook journal assignments. Students should be prepared to spend time every week reading the required text and short quizzes will occur on a regular basis. Outside of homework, student may be required to participate in the following: - Museum Visits (Peninsula Fine Art Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, or others) - Oral Presentations - Video Presentations - Theme based research papers Additionally, in the weeks prior to the AP Exam, after-school slide review/study sessions will be held with the possibility of optional Saturday group sessions if needed. Attendance at these sessions is not mandatory but is highly recommended since they are meant to increase exam success. I will be available to you on a daily basis for extra help or questions. You may come see me at school, call me, or email me at your convenience (email is usually the best way to get ahold of me). I want you to enjoy the course and feel successful in your study of art history! Assessment Students are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement Art History Exam in May. Tests will be structured to mimic the AP Exam format: a combination of multiple choice and timed short and long essays based on images. Unit Tests will be given either at the end of a long chapter or a combination of shorter chapters to mimic the AP exam plus slide identification. (45% of overall grade) Quizzes are given to reinforce reading assignments, previous lectures, important contextual issues, and specific content information. (20% of the overall grade) Daily grades are given for class and homework assignments to include graphic organizers, sketchbook journals and reading assignments. (25% of the overall grade)

Projects are assigned to reinforce course material and to engage the student in study of a subject or theme in greater depth. These projects may include student-made timelines, oral presentations, video project, and research project. (10% of the overall grade) Make-Up Work All assignments due during the student’s absence are due on his or her first day back in class. It is the student’s responsibility to check for missed work. I will gladly handle any extenuating circumstances on an individual basis. As the year progresses I will do my best to make information and content covered in class available online for student make up as well as review. Important to Remember This is a college level class with extremely high standards and expectations. Attendance is critical. Make a habit of reviewing notes daily, reading all assignments, and coming to class prepared and on time. Above all, the class is set up to help you succeed! I know that we will have a wonderful year together and I look forward to sharing my love of art and art history with each of you.

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS: SUMMER ASSIGNMENT #1: Museum Research Paper

• Minimum of 2 typed pages per work of art. • Papers must be double-spaced, use 12 point font, and have one inch margins • Endnotes or Footnotes are required • Bibliography required and should be in MLA format • Must include images of chosen works

Visit any museum. Spend some time looking over the collection. Carefully select ONE work of art to analyze (break it down, dissect it, how does the individual parts make the hole) from a personal perspective. When looking at art think: what attracted you to the work? How does the artists use color, textures, movement, contrast, line and space? What is the artist saying? What style is he/she working in (cubist, abstract, expressionism, romanticism, etc.) Is he/she using innovative approaches such as computer, film, etc. or are they traditionalists? While putting together your personal responses to the artworks in question, research the artist, the actual work themselves and other works created by that artists. It is a good idea to take photos of the work (NO FLASH) and any artist information seen and/or make notes or list while you sit in front of the work of art. Do not try to visit the museum, rush through a collection, and write a paper from memory. In some cases, you may have to rely on researching broad styles, time periods or locations. Add visuals (do drawings, add postcards or at minimum, downloaded pictures) of your chosen works to your paper. Make sure you know the artist, title, and date for the works you choose. Local museums options Chrysler Museum - Norfolk, VA (free) Museum of Contemporary Art - Virginia Beach, VA ($5.50) Virginia Museum of Fine Art- Richmond Va. (free) EXCELLENT for seeing 250 images we will study

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2: Concept Map (CHOOSE ONE OF THE TWO) A Concept Map is a visual tool used to arrange a large amount of information. We will use concept maps to compare and contrast two to five works of art (a contemporary work and a classical work) based on several individualized themes. CHOICE #1 THEME(S): War/Revolution/Battle, History and Memory, Point-of-View, Historical Narrative, Narrative, A Culture’s History

Compare and contrast the following works of art from the required 250 image set: Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, Maya Lin, Marble, 1981-83 Trajan’s Column, ancient Rome, 100 CE, dedicated 112 CE. Alexander Mosaic, Tesserae, 100 BCE, Roman Copy of a Greek Painting Liberty Leading the People, Delecroix, Oil on Canvas, 1830 (Romanticism)

Analyze how these works affect the viewing experience of the audience. Discuss the ways in which each artist approach the telling of the story (narrative) and a point-of-view to suggest the impact of a political or social ideology on human society. Compare and contrast these works based on the themes of war, history, memory, point-of-view, and narrative.

This is a visual concept map! Do the research and create a rough draft of how to organize the content for each theme. Consider using a different color ink for each theme, making key words larger, bold, or in a different font. Use arrows, imagery, pop-outs, etc. to creatively link the two works of art. Although the text and content are key to the assignment, part of the challenge is to find a way to visually organize it in a clear and interesting way.

CHOICE #2

THEME(S): Anatomy/Human body/Figure/Figurative works/Body perfect/Body image

Compare and contrast the following works of art from the required 250 image set: Tlatilco Figurine, Central Mexico, 1200-900 BCE, Ceramic Doryphoros (Spear Bearer), Polykleitos, 450-440 BCE Roman copy of Greek Original, Marble Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Pablo Picasso, 1907 CE, Oil on Canvas Woman I, William de Kooning, 1950-52 CE, Oil on canvas

Throughout time the human body has been the subject for artworks ranging in form (sculpture & paintings) and styles (abstraction, idealized, naturalistic and/or realistic). Analyze how the human body is depicted within these works. What makes them unique? How is the human body represented? How are they created? How does the media (material) define the characteristic? What is the “backstory” or history and meaning to each piece? If any, was there any criticism to the treatment of the human body by the artists?

The scoring guide will assess the following:

1. Analysis connects each work to its historical and cultural contexts. 2. Response addresses all key components related to the essential themes. 3. Points are supported with specific observations, not generalizations. 4. Concept map compares and contrasts the two works. 5. There is a balance between visual and written information. 6. Visual elements enhance the exposition and analysis. 7. Page layout design is clear and visually stimulating. 8. There is evidence that the student invested time, effort and thought.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must analyze these works of art based on the themes provided • Must compare and contrast these works of art (connect them to the theme, what makes them

similar? different?) • Must include the full title of each work of art (includes, date, artist if applicable, location) • Must include at least one image of each work of art • Must be creatively designed • Tape a typed Bibliography in MLA format to the backside

Examples of Concept Maps:

DUE DATE: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

MY SUGGESTION:

GET IT OVER WITH…… DO IT NOW, WHILE YOU ARE STILL IN “SCHOOL MODE”!!!!