Introduction to Fine Arts, ART 105

instructed by Ralph Murrell Larmann
office: FA 145, 479-2782
e-mail: rl29@evansville.edu

text: Art, Context and Criticism, by John Kissick

These study guides contain information from lectures and from the text. Lectures and readings may contain additional material. This guide is not an alternative to reading the text or attending lectures.

Lotus
Ralph Murrell Larmann
acrylic on canvas
1998

STUDY GUIDES

Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10

The Chess Player
Ralph Murrell Larmann
charcoal on paper
1999

RESEARCH PAPER: The paper will be a minimum of 300 words about an artist or work of art. It should be in correct format (MLA preferred), typed with cover page and bibliography. It should be submitted in folder or report cover. This paper will be 100 points and will account for 20% of the final semester grade.

EXAMS: There will be four examinations during the semester. Each is worth 100 points and is 20% of the final semester grade.

ASSIGNMENT & EXAM SCHEDULE:

8/25
8/28
9/1
9/6
9/15
9/22
9/29
10/11
10/20
10/27
11/3
11/10
11/17
11/20
11/27
12/4
Finals Week

Read Introduction, pp 15-35.
Read Chapter 1, pp 37-69.
Select research topic.
Read Chapter 2, pp 71-109.
Exam 1, Introduction and Chapters 1&2.
Read Chapter 3, pp. 11-165.
Read Chapter 4, pp. 167-223.
Read Chapter 5, pp. 225-279.
Exam 2, Chapters 3, 4, & 5.
Read Chapter 6, pp. 281-317.
Read Chapter 7, pp. 319-369.
Exam 3, Chapters 6 & 7.
Read Chapter 8, pp. 371-399.
Research Paper Due.
Read Chapter 9, pp. 401-449.
Read Chapter 10, pp. 451-494.
Exam 4, Chapters 8, 9, & 10.

10 point quizzes may be given on days when reading assignments are due.

UE ACADEMIC HONOR CODE: I will neither give or receive unauthorized aid nor will I tolerate an environment which condones the use of unauthorized aid.