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Weekly Schedule

Reading must be done before assigned date.

Week 1

Wed, Sep 3: Welcome

Welcome to Global Art History! What is Art? What does art history do?

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Videos & Media

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The Definition of Art
Video • 14 mins • YouTube

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Fri, Sep 5: Introduction to Art History Methods

Introduction to the methods and concepts of art history

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Core Readings

An excerpt from "Fundamentals of Art History" by Anne D'Alleva, Michael W. Cothren — Available on Perusall
Making the Most of Learning with Perusall by Perusall Team — Available on Perusall

Analytical Readings (Perusall)

"Want to Save Democracy? Teach Art History." by Sarah Rogers Morris — Available on Perusall

Videos & Media

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"Why You Don't Like Art History"
Video • 9 mins • The Art Assignment
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How to do Visual (Formal) Analysis in Art History
Video • 10 mins • Smarthistory

Week 2

Wed, Sep 10: Cave Paintings and Figurines

Exploring early human artistic expression through cave paintings and small sculptures

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Core Readings

Paleolithic Art, An Introduction by Beth Harris, Steven Zucker — Smarthistory
Venus of Willendorf by Bryan Zygmont — Smarthistory

Fri, Sep 12: The Agricultural Revolution

Exploring the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities

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Core Readings

The Neolithic Revolution by Senta German — Smarthistory

Analytical Readings (Perusall)

Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple? by J. Thurman — Available on Perusall