5/11/10 Art History I

Today's Class- Today the class filled out the course evaluation form. After that I collected Part 1 of the take home final and a few late journals. Today's lecture was a brief overview of the art and architecture of the Ancient Americas and sub-Saharan Africa. At the end of class I distributed the graded Independent Research Assignments and copies of Part 2 of the take home final.

Important Concepts:

*Without connection to the peoples of the Old World, the ancient peoples of North, Central, and South America independently developed monumental architecture, mathematics, agriculture, and metallurgy, along with unique styles of art.

*Despite few remaining artifacts, there is history and some evidence to show the existence of a number of artistically advanced civilizations in ancient sub-Saharan Africa.

Homework- Part 2 of the take home final is due at the beginning of class on Friday, May 14, 2010. The test is posted on the Ocean Cruiser page for this class, just under the link leading to this blog.

Those who have not yet turned in work owed for this class should bring it Friday to receive partial credit on it.

For next class 5/14/10- The last day of class. I'll be returning the journals, and the 1st part of the take home exam and reviewing it. I'll be collecting part 2 of the take home final. Be on time. Class will be short and I will not be accepting any work in any format once I leave the classroom.