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Art, Society, & Culture
ARTH 250/3.0
An introduction to the social conditions and cultural movements that shaped European visual art of the nineteenth century in its global context. The course will stress the tension between modernity and anti-modernism as well as competing views on the very nature of visual art.
Please note: This course is typically offered in the fall term
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
- of the social, political, cultural and technological developments of the period
- of the 19th century Western art movements
- of artists, their styles and artisitc interests
- of issues relating to the categorization of the visual arts
Comprehension
- of how social, political and technological factors affect the visual arts
- of the non-linear development of the visual arts
- of the factors contributing to the categorization of the visual arts
Skills
- development of skill in historical analysis
- development of crtical thinking skills
- development of skill in formal analysis
- development of writing skills
Topics
- Introduction to Art, Society and Culture
- Art & Politics
- New Approaches to the Natural World
- Realism and the Rise of the Middle Class
- Urbanization and the Concept of "Modernity"
- Exoticism and the Rise of Colonialism
- Medievalism and Social Reform
- New Ways of Seeing
Description
This online course is an introduction to the social conditions and cultural movements that shaped nineteenth-century European visual arts in their global context. Two main themes will be stressed: 1) the tension between modernity and anti-modernism and 2) competing views on the very nature of the visual arts. The dramatic social and political developments of the period were reflected in diverse cultural movements, some of which embraced change while others rejected it and looked to the past for artistic models. Closely related to these cultural movements was the fundamental question of what comprised the visual arts. For example, increased exposure to non-Western visual culture through colonization challenged European assumptions about art.
Although the course material is organized chronologically, it does not present a comprehensive survey of nineteenth-century European art. Rather, emphasis will be placed on the social, political and cultural context of specific aspects of the visual arts of the period. The course will be divided into eight units, most of which will be covered in either one or two week blocks. Within each unit, material is subdivided into two or more topics of varying length. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, the following: Revolutionary and Napoleonic Propaganda, Industrialization and the English Countryside, The Harem and the Mosque, and the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Terms
To be determined
Evaluation
30% - Research Essay
30% - Exhibition Assignment
20% - Quizzes (x5)
20% - Discussion Forums (x4)
*Evalaution Subject to Change*
Instructor
Professor Jane Russell Corbett (jrc@queensu.ca)
Textbooks and Materials
The following material is available from the Queen's Campus Bookstore:
- Michelle Facos, An Introduction to Nineteenth-Century Art, New York: Routledge, 2011. This is a comprehensive survey of nineteenth-century European art with a strong emphasis on the social and political context of the works discussed.
In addition to selections from the textbook, for each unit students will be required to read accompanying course notes. Additional resources will be listed at the end of each unit.
Time Commitment
Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours a week in study and online activity for ARTH 250.
Course Resources
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About Credit Units
Queen’s courses are weighted in credit units. A typical one-term course is worth 3.0 units, and a typical two-term course is worth 6.0 units. You combine these units to create your degree. A general (three-year) BA or BSc requires a total of 90 credit units.
Computer Requirements
To take an online course, you’ll need a high speed internet connection as well as a microphone and speakers to be able to watch videos, hear sounds, and participate in interactive online activities. A webcam is recommended but not necessary.
System Requirements:
Computer Specifications
- Windows 8.1 or newer
- OSX 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer
- Dual Core 2 GHz processor
- 4 GB RAM
- Soundcard
- USB Headset
- Webcam
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (preferred - latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- Safari is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
- Edge is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
Internet Connection
- Wired high speed access: Cable or better
- Wifi is not recommended
Java
- Latest version
Media Player
- Flash (latest version)
Adobe Reader
- Latest Version
Dates/Deadlines
The deadlines for new applications to Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are in our Upcoming Application Dates section.
Grading Scheme
The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| A+ | 4.30 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D- | 0.70 |
| F | 0.00 |
GPA Calculators
Have your SOLUS grade report handy and then follow the link to the Arts and Science GPA calculators.
How does this affect my academics?
See the GPA and Academic Standing page.
Follow the link above for an explanation of how the GPA system affects such things as the Dean’s Honour List, requirements to graduate, and academic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Grading Scheme
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.
Campus Bookstore
All textbooks can be purchased at Queen’s Campus Bookstore.
Non-Queen’s Students
All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.
Academic Integrity
Please see Queen’s policy statement on academic integrity for information on how to complete an online course honestly.
