Hi everyone, 

So I've broken my foot in two different places and won't be in next week (maybe longer if I need to go in for surgery - YUCK)... I'm feeling quite frustrated and down because the next two chapters are MY FAVORITE... and I really wanted to be there with you all. Anyway, I'll be posting what I want you to do next week online over the weekend when I figure out what I need you to get done. For now, hold tight and get your 15th century Italy test (on quizstar) done okay?!?!

Mrs. V

Hi everyone, 

I'd like to start Chapter 20 (sixteenth century art in Italy) on Tuesday (Monday is a B-day). That means, you MUST complete the online test for chapter 19 by the end of the day on Monday. I'm really hoping I'll be back by that point... hobbling along. 

Hi Everyone- I regret to tel you I won't be in for the rest of the week as I fell and fractured my foot on an ice spot in my driveway.

I'd like you to continue your presentations in class and if there is extra time on Friday then you can do some independent work on CH 20. Email me with questions and I'll do my best to keep up... :-/

Mrs. V

1. This resource is to timelines and essays about thousands of works of art, artists, etc. from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its categorized by culture and time period - and could be a FANTASTIC resource for you to read additional information. Here is a link to the page on Leonardo - 

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/leon/hd_leon.htm

2. The Renaissance - a good succinct defining description of the time, place and ideas both culturally and philosophically as outlined by CUNY (City University of New York) 

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/ren.html

3. Italian Renaissance Learning Resources - a great 8 page informational on the impact of the ancients on the Renaissance

http://italianrenaissanceresources.com/units/unit-7/essays/impact-of-classical-antiquities-on-renaissance-art/

Your quizzes should be 10-15 multiple choice and 2-3 short answer questions of information that you cover in your presentation! :) 

Some people are looking to get in touch with their partners and don't have contact info / e-mail addresses - please either figure out a way to connect by commenting with your e-mail address below, OR ask others in the class to get in touch with your partner. You will have to split the presentation time and should coordinate this... :) Hope your first day of exams was good! 

Hi everyone, 
A few updates / reminders for you ...

1. For your midterm presentation handouts - you should make 11 copies of the SAME handout to give to your classmates and to me. On that handout you can organize it in a number of ways  - you can simply GIVE everyone the pertinent information, create a "worksheet" style handout where students need to fill in certain information you plan to give in your presentation, or a mixture of both. 

2. The 15th century Italy test is up on quizstar - take it before the end of the day on Friday as that is when grades close. You are welcome to use your notes to help you, but make sure you know the information. When we return from midterms we will be jumping right into 16th Century Italy. So also make sure you READ the chapter before we start classes again next Monday. 

3. Make sure you eat well and get good sleep (unlike me... my crazy baby has been up the last two nights ALL NIGHT!!!) A good night's sleep will completely help you with your exams - best of luck to you all this week and if you need anything - come see me or e-mail me! :) 

Here is the link to where you can find videos like this for each basic period - they're fun! :) Enjoy!!

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-history-basics/Art-1010

If you have a good resource that you've used, or that you come upon - e-mail it to me and I'll post it for everyone to use! 

Here is one Jacob sent me!

I found this great resource for you and have been working on making pages for us of short youtube videos on specific artworks from this website. Click on the links below to check it out!!

https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/ap-art-history

Renaissance Art in 15th Century Italy


Renaissance Art in 15th Century Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula 

Notable things to study: 

* Jan van Eyck 
* Trés Riches Heurs / Limbourg Bros. / Jean, Duke of Berry
* Well of Moses
* printmaking & its impact on the art of the 15th century
* oil painting
* International Gothic Style characteristics
* Mérode Altarpiece
* Ghent Altarpiece
* Unicorn Tapestry series

Here is a good way to think about the generalizations of the International Gothic Style that prevailed during the 15th century.  

* Très Riches Heures by the Limbourg Brothers is a great example of the style in the North. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Gothic

Check it out! 

HI guys, 
I have been asked to help out on a trip last minute for tomorrow so if we have a regular day i will be out. If we have a delay I'll be here. 

If I am out - you will continue notes on your own and when I am back on Friday we will start on slide 74 with the Well of Moses. 

We will plan on 15th Century Northern test on Tuesday since I don't see you Monday (B day)  - We will then continue Wed, Thurs, Fri with Italian 15th Century and you'll have your take-home test. 

You also have HW #8 up on quizstar - you can work on this tomorrow in class if I'm not here, otherwise you must complete it by Thursday 1/15. 

Thanks for a lot of hard work and great class discussions... you're all doing great! I'm very proud of the hard work you put in for this class - I know its a lot, and if you need any help, please email me or talk to me!  

HI Everyone, 
I need to know if you'd like to split Ch 18 & 19 Test into two tests. 
If we did - we would take Chapter 18 test on Friday 1/9, and Chapter 19 test on Thursday 1/15, otherwise we would keep it as one exam on Thursday 1/15. 

Please vote in comments below by 7:00am on Wednesday 1/7. :)  

As of right now... Only 4 of you have done the test and 3 of you have done the homework. I am very disappointed in this as I have tried to have everything available to you ASAP and have worked hard to make sure things go okay. You will have a difficult time with this class as it moves forward if you do not keep up with things.

Regarding the work you must complete by tomorrow- I will not accept anything late- they will become zeros and I will not be checking my email or this blog after I post this. Hopefully you all plan to complete the necessary work tonight.

Just a reminder to take the test on chapter 17 (14th century art) and complete homework #7 (on 14th century) - both on quizstar BEFORE Monday. 

I will NOT accept anything late, and a 0 for a test grade will greatly affect your quarter 2 grade. 

You've had a lengthy break, and we will be starting right in on the next chapter on Monday - so be prepared, and finish your test and homework assignment online! :)