Italian painting, sculpture, architecture, and urbanism from the late sixteenth to late seventeenth centuries examined in its cultural, political, and religious contexts, with emphasis on the relationship between the arts. Focus on the earlier seventeenth century, including the work of Caravaggio, Carracci, and the young Bernini.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNot open to freshmen
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThis class covers a lot of images and material, but if you go to class and do the readings, you will be prepared for the exams/paper. She is fair in her grading, and is very responsive in email and office hours for helping and understanding assignments and material.
Paul is a great Professor. Very knowledgeable and makes lectures interesting. I am not an art history major but I really enjoyed this class. Midterm, 5-6 page paper, Final.
If you plan to go to italy, then you should take this class. Dr. Paul is clear, her lectures are alright, she asks a lot of questions about the reading during class and on the test. Overall i ended up making like 120 note cards 60 for midterm and 60 for final. If you try then you will do fine
If you enjoy Renaissance/Baroque art, then this is a class for you, if not, find a different Art GE. 6B with Paul is a harder class than other ARTHI courses I have taken, even as an Art History major. Mandatory attendance and I felt that it was hard to know how to succeed and do well on essays and blue-book tests. If you're taking for a GE, don't.