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ARTH 2180: M01 History of Spanish Art Spring 2020

Class Days and Time: MONDAYS 3:30 PM - 6:15 PM Classroom: San Ignacion Hall (SIH) B Prerequisite(s): None Credit(s): 3 Instructor: BEATRIZ CORDERO MARTÍN Instructor’s email: beatriz.corderomartin@slu.edu Office: SIH, Room 309 (third floor last one on the left corridor) Office Hours: M:1:45-2:45 (or any other time by appointment)

1. Course Description:

This course offers you the opportunity to learn the history of Spanish art. From the prehistoric

times in which the Altamira cave was painted to the Spanish contribution to modern art, this course

explores fundamental artworks that reflect the social, political, religious, and intellectual contexts

of the very different periods of Spanish history. Students will gain a comprehensive perspective

of the most significant artists of Spanish culture through class discussions, independent readings,

guided research, and museum visits.

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

• understand the significance of Spain’s rich and diverse artistic traditions in relation to its history and cultural heritage, and the influence of Spain in the history of Western Art.

• visit different museum art collections in order to experience firsthand some of the most significant masterpieces of Spanish Art History.

• develop critical skills in identifying, describing, and analyzing works of art.

• cultivate strong writing and oral skills when describing, analyzing, and comparing works of art.

• relate works of art to the culture they are studying and experiencing. They will gain insight about the cultural and historical origins of Spanish culture, and the elements, societies, and people that influenced their creation.

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

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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:

Moffitt, John F. The Arts of Spain. London. Thames and Hudson, 1999. [Copies available at the

bookstore and the library]

Additional reading:

In addition to the mandatory textbook additional reading materials will be provided either in class

or through Blackboard PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A LOG IN TO ACCESS THIS

SERVER ON THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS. Other important information concerning the

lectures, readings and assignments for this course will be posted on Blackboard as well, so you

will need proper access to our page to be able to follow the class. If you have problems or need

a password, please visit the IT department right away.

4. Trip Policy: Students enrolled in this class must participate and make payment for all

mandatory trips/activities. 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.

* Students are expected to check their “@slu.edu” e-mail regularly.

* 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 every day.

* Students are expected to demonstrate an active participation in class through critical inquiry.

Questions, comments and constructive discussions are always welcome.

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

order to better prepare for the tests.

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

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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.

* 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.

6. Evaluation and coursework requirements of students:

Coursework Requirements

Attendance & Participation 10 %

Paper (15%) and presentation (5%) 20 %

Museum reflections, blog and questionnaires 20 %

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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. Up to two sessions of unexcused absences are allowed (in classes that only meet

once a week it means one day), more than 6 (in classes that only meet once a week it means

three days absent) of these 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 paper about an artwork in Madrid by a Spanish artist of their

choice. The building, sculpture, painting, print or photograph will be analyzed both visually and

also in the context in which it was created. Detailed guidelines for this assignment will be provided

at the beginning of term.

Museum reflections, and reading questionnaires: (20% total)

Students will be asked to write a reflection (between 700 and 800 words) about each museum

visit. While the topic of the reflection might relate to material covered in class, students are

encouraged to write in an interdisciplinary way and connect their observations during the visit to

general topics drew from their own independent reading, other classes or trips or questions

related to their majors. Frequent topics are artworks, subjects or techniques you were particularly

drawn to during the visit, interesting facts that called your attention, works that surprised you, a

reflection upon how people respond to artworks produced the past in our current times, art display

and exhibition design, etc. This exercise is meant to be a creative assignment, so feel free to

explore other topics as long as they are related to your own feelings and thoughts and the

museum visit.

Also, together with the reading materials students will be asked to fill in several questionnaires

through the course in order to develop good reading and writing skills.

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

1). ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE HANDED ON A HARD COPY ON THE ACTUAL

DEADLINE BEFORE 3:30, THE TIME OF OUR CLASS. ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED LATE WITHOUT LOWERING THE GRADE (one grade every 24 hours).

Before printing, students should send the instructor an e-mail copy as well for security reasons.

2). ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED. [Font: Arial 11, 1.5 spacing, margins top

and bottom 2.54 cm –as default in Word].

RUBRICS:

A: Museum reflection is well written and constructed (meaning no typos, use of a professional or

academic style and well-organized content).

-Reflection shows deep understanding of subject as well as an insightful perspective that

creatively connects the art seen with broader topics or reflections.

-Careful observation of the artwork or museum display has been complemented by critical

analysis and independent thought.

B: Museum reflection shows an adequate understanding of subject.

-Evidence of time and effort in the preparation although content is derivative of professors

comments.

-Minimal grammatical or spelling mistakes

C: Grammatical or spelling mistakes.

-Poor style (repetitions, not proofread, awkward sentences).

-Content highly derivative of professor comments.

D: Fails to meet standards.

-Insufficient effort.

-Not delivered on time.

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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 which half of the century), and Location (only for works

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 (general subject)

> In order to help students prepare for the exams, power points and review sheets will be provided

through Blackboard. To prepare for the essay question students need to study from the textbook,

class notes and any other additional bibliography.

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 your instructor. 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

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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 and compromise the corporate endeavors of teaching, research, health care, and community service through which SLU fulfills its mission. The University strives to prepare students for lives of personal and professional integrity, and therefore regards all breaches of academic integrity as matters of serious concern.

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 (patrice.burns@slu.edu; 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-madrid@slu.edu; 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

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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-madrid@slu.edu 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 accommodations will be shared with course instructors via email from Disability Services. For more information about academic accommodations, see the Disability Services webpage.

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 (marta.maruri@slu.edu 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:

January 19th Last day to drop a class without a grade of W and/or add a class Last day to choose Audit (AU) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) options March 13th Last day to submit Transfer Application for fall semester March 15th Last day to drop a class and receive a grade of W Wednesday, April 15th Registration for the Fall begins

Important dates for this course: - Midterm: February 17th - Paper: Last day to submit the piece: March 9th;

Abstract: March 30th Final paper and presentations: May 4th.

-Final exam: Friday 8th from 3:30 to 6:30.

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COURSE OUTLINE

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

JANUARY ASSIGNMENTS (DUE NEXT CLASS)

Monday 13 Presentation of the course What does Spanish art mean? Prehistoric Spain & Iberian Art

Review syllabus and come to class with questions. Obtain textbook for class and read pages 7-23.

Monday 20 Hispania Romana Read textbook: pages 23-48. Additional Reading: “Roman Art and Architecture in Spain” by Javier Arce in Art and Architecture of Spain, Little Brown, 1998, pages 33-57. (Blackboard).

Monday 27 Visigoth & Islamic Spain Additional Reading: “The presence of Islam and Arab Art” in Art and Architecture of Spain, Little Brown, 1998, pages 203-224 (Blackboard).

FEBRUARY ASSIGNMENTS (DUE NEXT CLASS)

Monday 3 Medieval Spain Read textbook: pages 49-85. Additional Reading: “The presence of Islam and Arab Art” in Art and Architecture of Spain, Little Brown, 1998, pages 225-242. (Blackboard).

Monday 10 Renaissance in Spain: The Age of Philip II, El Escorial and El Greco

Read textbook: pages 86-118.

Monday 17 Museum Visit: Prado Museum I Museum Reflection # 1 Prepare for Midterm!

Monday 24 MIDTERM

(Relax)

MARCH ASSIGNMENTS (DUE NEXT CLASS)

Monday 2 Art & Counter-Reformation

Read textbook: pages: 119-125.

Monday 9 Spanish Golden Age Read textbook: pages 126-168.

Monday 16 Francisco de Goya Spanish art of the 19th century

Read textbook: pages 179-198.

Monday 23 Art of the 19th Century and visit to the Sorolla Museum * Abstract of paper

Museum Reflection # 2

Monday 30 Spanish Art of the 20th Century: Before the Civil War

Read textbook: pages 200-224.

APRIL ASSIGNMENTS (DUE NEXT CLASS)

Monday 6 HOLY WEEK. NO CLASS.

Monday 13 Museum visit: Prado Museum II

Museum Reflection # 3

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Monday 20 Museum visit: Reina Sofía Museum Reflection # 4

Monday 27 Spanish Art of the 20th Century: After the Civil War

Read textbook: pages 225-231.

Final paper

MAY ASSIGNMENTS (DUE NEXT CLASS)

Monday 4 Final paper and presentations

Prepare for the final!

Friday 8 FINAL EXAM Relax and Happy Summer!!

* Ticket is 1.5 euros plus the auidioguide = 2.5.

Suggested Co-curricular activities: You are encouraged to visit the following sites on your own: The Archeological Museum of Madrid; the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, the Monasterio de El Escorial (outside the city), The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Palacio Real de Madrid on your own.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

[you can find these books in the library. For additional titles check the online catalogue]

Abrantes, Ricardo, Fernández, Araceli y Manzarbeitia, Santiago. Arte español para extranjeros. Hondarribia: Nerea, 1999.

Alcolea Blanch, Santiago. The Prado Museum. Barcelona: Polígrafa, 2008.

Alpers, Svetlana. The Vexations of Art. Velázquez and Others. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2005.

Barral I Altet, Xavier (ed). Art and Architecture of Spain. New York, Little, Brown and Company, 1998.

Barreiro, Paula. Avant-garde Art and Criticism in Francoist Spain. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press, 2017.

Bozal, Valeriano. Black Painting. Madrid: Fundación Amigos del Museo del Prado. 1999.

Bray, Xavier and Mena, Manuela. Goya: The Portraits. London. National Gallery. 2015.

Brown, Jonathan. The Golden Age of Painting in Spain. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1991.

Brown, Jonathan. Painting in Spain 1500-1700. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1999.

Brown, Jonathan. Velázquez: Painter and Courtier. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1988.

Calvo Serraller, Francisco and Giménez, Carmen. Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso: Time, Truth and History. New York: Guggenheim Museum, 2006.

Carmona, Eugenio, Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Three Angry Men and the Dawn of the Modern. Rome: Skira, 2011.

Finaldi, Gabriele, and Langmuir, Erika. Spain in The Golden Age: Still Life. Washington, DC: National Gallery, 1996. Video, color, 30 minutes.

Jiménez-Blanco, María Dolores (ed). The Prado Guide. Madrid: Museo Nacional del Prado, 2011.

Jordan, William B. Spanish Still Life from Velázquez to Goya. London: National Gallery Company, 1995.

López Torrijos, Rosa. Mythology & History in The Prado Museum. London: Scala Books, 1998.

Lubar, Robert (ed.), Joan Miró: The ladder of escape. London: Tate Gallery, 2011

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Marías, Fernando. El Greco: Life and Work- A New History. London: Thames and Hudson, 2013.

Portús, Javier. The Spanish Portrait from El Greco to Picasso. Madrid: Museo Nacional del Prado, 2004.

Robinson, William H., Falgas, Jordi and Bellon Lord, Carmen, Barcelona and Modernity: Picasso, Gaudí, Miró, Dalí. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2016.

Roglán, Mark (ed.). Spanish Art in America. Madrid: El Viso, 2017.

Sayre, Eleanor and Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso. Goya and the Spirit of Enlightenment. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1989

Tomlinson, Janis A. From El Greco to Goya: Painting in Spain, 1561-1828. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997.

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ARTH218. HISTORY OF SPANISH ART

PROF. BEATRIZ CORDERO

Name:

Home University:

Major and Minor:

Year of study:

Please specify which other classes you are planning to take this semester including the time schedule:

Where are you from and/or where have you lived the longest?

Is this your first time in Madrid/Spain?

If any, what other countries have you visited?

Have you taken Art History, History, or Art Studio courses before? If so, which ones?

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Why are you taking this course? Please explain your expectations for this class and what do you hope to

learn.

Approximately (and with full honesty, please) how much time do you envision dedicating to this course

per week?

Is there an artist, artwork or art related topic, media or field that you are particularly interested in?

What do you enjoy doing most?

Can you name three Spanish artists/artworks?

What do you consider to be your strongest quality as a student? Any weakness?

Is there anything else you would like me to know about you?

By signing here, you acknowledge that you have fully read and understood the syllabus for this course,

including the fact that lateness in assignments will affect your grade and that the use of cell phones

during class will automatically mean you will be asked to leave.

Thank you!

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