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Course Materials:
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John Martin, Baroque (Harper Collins) ISBN 0-06-430077-3
Additional suggested reading: Any book on Caravaggio , Bernini and Borromini-There are several economic paperbacks on these artists available in Rome.
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Course Description:
(Fulfills the historical or international perspective requirement.) An exploration of Baroque art in Rome. Topics include the Baroque obsession with death, with space and the heavens; the expression of sensuality; and the Age of Enlightenment's triumph of science over faith. Assignments include advanced reading and research. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ARTH 199H or ARTH 489H.
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Course Goals/Objectives:
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Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
* understand what the Baroque period in Rome is all about and how it influenced art in Europe
* recognise the widely differing expressions of Baroque art , and especially the styles of Caravaggio, the Caracci, Bernini and Borromini
* appreciate the role the Counter-Reformation will play in the arts and how the Church will use art
* visualise the new role in art given to the classical world
* comprehend the new phenomenon of the "artist maudit"-for example Caravaggio- why were many of his works rejected?
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Course Introduction:
Baroque was a very special time- a Janus-like period with its roots in the past , yet the dawn of a new attitude/ world vision . The art of this period reflects an obsession with death( martyrdom scene etc) and with space- a new infinite sense of space around them ( the discovery of America etc) and space above them ( invention of the telescope and the exploration of space) There is also . paradoxically- a certain element of sensuality because the Church wanted art to help the faithful experience the passion and the pain of martyrdom, to smell the scorched bodies of the sinners in hell. There is no better place to study Baroque art than in its birthplace-Rome.
This field study takes place in Rome, the birthplace of Baroque Art in Europe. Students will visit the museums, and more importantly, the churches and palaces where they will be able to admire works of art where they were meant to be seen.- in situ.
This course begins with a trip to the SISTINE Chapel- birthplace of Baroque art and also of the new role to be played by the Church in the arts. We will study the effects of the Council of Trent upon the arts. Then we will look at the beginnings with Caravaggio and the Caracci. We will also study the art of their followers as well as the Architecture of Bernini, Borromini and da Cortona, and the sculpture of Bernini- to name the essential artists.
Students will study how the various disciplines interacted as well as how he artist was viewed by contemporary society:
Lectures take place at the hotel and in situ.
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Grading Information and Criteria:
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The final grade is based upon the following calculation:
489H 199H
A student journal 25% 35%
Final exam in Rome 40% 55%
Research paper 25% no paper
Class participation 10% 10%
The exam, on the last day of class will include: Slide identification, short questions and a choice of essay questions. Review sheets will be handed out to help you prepare for the exam. The essay questions concern themes discussed throughout the class: for example; the role of the Church, the use of light in the works of the various artists etc. There will be a review before the exam.
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Other Information:
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The hotel has been reserved for you: Hotel KOLBE, in the heart of Rome right beside the Forum.
Hotel Kolbe
via San Teodora, 44
tel 06 6794975
If you have any special needs, contact the teacher not the hotel.
Getting There: Bus 170 from TERMINI train station, 1st stop after the Roman theatre "Teatro Marcello" Or a 8-11 Euro taxi ride:
The airport is linked by train to the city centre and there is a train every 30 mins to TERMINI train station
Class starts Sat. May 22 12:00 sharp because at 12:30 we go to the Vatican.
We walk a lot! So wear comfortable shoes. It can be very hot during the day and cool at night. Bring a reading light and a clipboard for taking notes in the museums.
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Project Descriptions:
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The journal will help students to organise the various fieldtrips and museum visits, especially since we will not be seeing works in chronological order. The student will write approximately one page per day about one or 2 works of particular interest to them they saw during that day.
Upper level students must do a research paper of 5-7 pages, involving at least one other book. A list of subjects will be provided on the first day of class. Some examples: Compare the same subject, for example an Annunciation or a Judith, by 2 or 3 different artists; compare 2 different churches etc.
Students must include a bibliography and footnotes.
Journals and papers are due by June 19
By mail: CMR 426, Box 831 APO AE 06913
e-mail: l.obrien@tin.it
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Academic Policies:
Cases of plagiarism are handled consistent with current UMUC guidelines.
See the UMUC policies at the following URL:
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