4/23/10 Art History I

Today's Class- Today we finished our look at Gothic art, dealing with illuminated manuscripts and paintings. A review sheet was distributed and we spent most of the class discussing vocabulary and artworks from Book 2, which the upcoming midterm will cover.

Important Terms- historiated (adding narrative elements to an area of an artwork that would otherwise be plain or decorative)

Important Artworks- Abraham, Sarah, and the Three Strangers (Psalter of Saint Louis)

Homework- The next current arts article for your journal is due this coming Tuesday, April 27, 2010.

Those who did not turn in their research assignment today should bring it in as soon as possible. The longer it is late, the lower your grade will be.

For Next Class 4/27/10- I'll be giving a midterm exam covering all of Book 2, from Early Christian through Gothic. All of the relevant vocabulary and artworks are on the review sheet handed out today, and are also listed on these blog posts going back to 3/16/10. The format for the exam will be the same as the first one, a mix of vocabulary and essay questions. Bring writing implements and be on time.