Lesson Plans: Week #15 ~
December 1 - 6
This
final week of classes we will cover the Pre-Modern world of the 1870s -
1920s -- a time when the middle-class, or bourgeoisie, was the focus of
life. Modernism, then, is said to have followed this era,
beginning with WW I.
The Arts of the Pre-Modern era changed
dramatically because of new cultural ideas, just as the arts of the Renaissance had dramatically
changed with new cultural ideas. The arts now were more
focused on new techniques that changed how people and cultures viewed
the arts. The focus now was on the perception of the viewers.
This began with the imergence of Impressionism in the
1870s, led by artists like Monet, Renoir, Degas, Berthe Morisot, and
Mary Cassatt (who introduced this new art style back to America).
The artworks shocked society before becoming accepted and
respected.
On Monday night, December 1st, we will focus on the Impressionist artists and their artworks.
From
Impressionism came Post-Impressionism, where artists who had been
involved with Impressionism broke out, creating new styles of arts.
There were two tendencies in Post-Impressionism ~
~ Formalists (led by Seurat & Cezanne), who took a more scientific approach to their arts;
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Expressionists (led be Gauguin, Van Gogh, & Munch), who
turned inward and created art reflecting their personal inner visions
of the world.
On Wednesday night, December 3rd, we will focus on the Post-Impressionist artists and their artworks.
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DUE
DATES:
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You received the rubric and instructions for your Final Exam on
Monday, November 24th. You have until Saturday, December 6th, to
submit your response for 100 points.
You will create an "art
exhibit" of 3 paintings / murals / frescoes / sculptures / photographs that have
impressed you -- explaining their historical & cultural significances when they were
created and also why these works have impressed you.
*Be sure to follow the instructions on the rubric for this exam.
** I do not accept Final Exams late.
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Remember your final attendance & class participation grade of 70
points will be completed this week. You should review the
syllabus for how this grade is determined. I will post this grade
after class on Wednesday night.
* There also will be an optional
Discussion #9 to submit for a 10-point bonus at the end of the last
week of class. This Discussion question should help you plan and
complete your final exam. It is due by Friday, December 5th.
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