Review Guides posted

Check the TypePad blog for the review guides.  A Review Power Point has also been posted, so you should have plenty to help you with studying for the Exam!

Monday we'll hear from the Africa and Japan groups.  Those of you who have checked the grades, you'll find that your ABET group grade is posted.  Remember, that's your grade WITHOUT the essay (due tomorrow).  Once you turn in your essay, I will grade that and add to your ABET grade (worth 15 points!).  See you tomorrow!

Change of Plans

Slight change to the Unit 10 Q-cards.  These were on the "due list" for tomorrow (Friday) before the group presentations continue.  So here's the change of plans...

Your Unit 10 Q-cards will not be graded separately, but rather should be turned in with your Q-card Binder.  Remember, you can turn this in any time up until Tuesday, but the sooner you turn it in, the sooner you get it back.  This is an invaluable tool for studying for the final. Don't forget to visit the TypePad blog for details about the Q-card binder!

See you all in class tomorrow.  The remaining four groups need to ready to present ( you never know who will be selected!) beginning at 8:20 SHARP.  Have a good night!

Visit the Type Pad Blog!

Tons of great information was just posted on the TypePad blog...check it out!

Final Unit of the semester

The Power Points and Homework sheet for the final unit of the semester have been posted to the typepad blog!

Remember, you will be turning in ALL of your Q-cards to date in one 3-ring binder as part of your final grade, so you should be getting those ready ASAP.  If you worked with a partner on some/all of the chapters, you will need to EACH have your OWN copy to turn in!

See you all tomorrow in class!  Only 3 weeks to go!

Linear perspective videos

GREAT videos to illustrate one-point-linear perspective:

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/how-one-point-linear-perspective-works.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Brunelleschi.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/applications-of-linear-perspective-in-the-renaissance.html

Test this week

Good evening, guys! 

I have an offer for those of you who have a lot of tests on Friday.  If this is you and you don't want to have our test on Friday as well, you are welcome to take the test Thursday after school.  If you choose this option, you need to make sure your Q-cards and readings/videos are finished by Thursday in class.  You do NOT want to be seeing material for the first time during class and then be testing on it that afternoon. 

I have one confirmed student for Thursday afternoon so far.  If you'd like to take me up on this offer, please let me know by Wednesday during class so that we an arrange a time for Thursday.

Have a good night and happy studying!

Verrocchio's David

Here's a great website from our very own High Museum of Art!  This is a fabulous resource to help you with your Q-card on Verrocchio's David.  Have fun!

http://www.high.org/david/index.html

Field Trip possibility

I'm thinking we may have to continue our movie-going experiences as a class with this one next semester!  Thanks, Jordan, for the head's up!

Check out the trailer below and at around 15-16 seconds, see if you recognize the work they show.  Note the size compared to the actors!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177771/

ABET Groupings

The ABET Group selections have been posted on the TypePad blog.  Be sure to check who is in your group, and exchange contact information including e-mail and/or phone.  Also, each group will need to decide on a chairman, who will act as the main liaison for communication with me.  This will need to be decided by Wednesday of this week.  Have a think, and let me know soon.

Details will be coming this week regarding the project, but in the meantime you can be looking through your chapter!

Only two more weeks to go before Thanksgiving break...keep up the good work!

Giotto Arena Chapel Videos - due Tuesday!

Here are the links to the Arena Chapel videos on Smart History.  You can watch all four of them if you'd like (I recommend most of the videos on this site) but pay close attention to 1-3, as we will be discussing in class tomorrow.

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/giotto-arena-chapel-part-1.html

ABET Groups -- be ready!

Tomorrow you will be signing up for your ABET group in class.  No time tomorrow for thinking about which group you want to sign up for.  Come ready to sign up, as all groups have limited space and slots will be filled first-come, first-served!

Group choices are as follows:

• India & Southeast Asia
• China & Korea
• Japan
• Africa
• The Americas
• Oceania

Signups begin as early as 8:15am in D139.

Sketchbook #3

When exactly is the sketchbook due? I wasn't in class the day it was assigned. Thanks in advance!
 I

Gothic reading

For the reading for the Gothic Period, should we be finished with the chapter or are all of the due dates back a day since we did not start Gothic until today?

British Museum Exhibition - Topic 4

Exhibitions like these always raise much controversy over whether objects of such worth and delicate nature should be subject to the high risks of traveling.  Was it responsible of the British Museum to organize this exhibition in London, knowing that these intensely delicate objects would have to travel from all over the world?  Or would it have been more socially and culturally responsible for them to fund an exhibition within the Naples area, wherein the objects wouldn't have to travel?  Argue your point with specific details!

British Museum Exhibition - Topic 3

There is much controversy over whether or not we should continue excavating at Pompeii, Herculaneum or both.  What is your opinion on the issue, and how would you go about convincing world leaders (and museum officials/archaeologists) that your opinion is the right one?

British Museum Exhibition - Topic 2

Much of the British Museum's exhibition focused on the LIFE of the citizens of both Pompeii and Herculaneum.  What one object from the exhibition do you feel best exemplifies the subject of EVERYDAY LIFE in either Pompeii or Herculaneum in AD 79?  Why do you connect with that object, and what is it about that object that makes it the most telling?

British Museum Exhibition - Topic 1

You are the curator at your local museum, and are putting together a small exhibition on natural disasters and their effects on the human race.  The museums of Pompeii and Herculaneum have agreed to loan you one item to represent the impact of volcanic activity.  What one object from the British Museum exhibition do you feel best sums up the death and destruction of Mount Vesuvius?

Pompeii & Herculaneum "Museum Visit"

It was great to see so many of you at the theater last night!  I hope you enjoyed the exhibition, and that it cemented some of the key elements of Roman life and art from that time.  For those of you who attended, please see the details of your assignment below:

ALL WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND!  NO WORK SUBMITTED AFTER THIS TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1.  You will see a series of questions/topics posted on the blog (following this post).  You must first construct a response for each of the topics.  These responses must fully address the topic/question posed.  Your responses can be conversational/candid in nature, but should be written in complete sentences.  Please be sure to post your response as a "comment" to the appropriate question/topic.  Responses should NOT be listed as new postings!

2.  After your classmates have posted their responses to the topics, you are responsible for replying to at least 3 students PER topic.  Please understand that three replies per topic is a bare minimum and you are welcome (and encouraged) to reply to more students (and multiple times, too!).  Please make sure that you are posting your reply to the student's comment, not the original question, so that we keep a neat and tidy string of comments!

The idea is that this should start an academic "conversation" of sorts, outside of our classroom time. 

So what's at stake here?  You are earning points to be added to your overall quiz grade for Unit 6 (Greece).  This will be your three quizzes averaged together, plus any bonus points you earn here!  You can earn up to 10 bonus points, depending on the depth of your responses and your reactions/replies to your fellow classmates.  Feel free to be opinionated on these responses--you are not being judged on how you feel, but rather, how you support your arguments!

Ready?  Set?  Go!!!

Pantheon q card

The Pantheon, and many other q cards, have emperors as their patrons.  Many of these patrons are also listed as the artists from the websites i have visited.  Should I also be listing the patrons as the artists?

Sketchbook offer

Good Sunday morning!  As promised, I am here with the details of the Sketchbook grade opportunity.  For those of you who weren't pleased with your first Sketchbook grade, you have a one-time opportunity for a "re-do" of sorts. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, here are the specifics:
1.  You must sign up with me by the end of the school day on Monday to let me know that you plan to re-submit your work.

2.  You must meet with me (5 minutes or so) to go over the original comments on your pink score sheet and your plan for your new page.  That means you must have given it some thought before we meet!

3.  Re-worked sketchbook pages are due on Friday, September 27 by the end of the day.  No exceptions!

4.  You must turn in the original project and pink grade sheet with your new project.

This is only worthwhile if you're willing to put in 100% effort, as the new and old grades will be averaged together for your final score.  Simply put, if I'm going to take time to grade these again, they better be fantastic!  Expectations will be high!

Power Points

Power Points and Pompeii ticket information has been posted on the typepad blog.

http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/

Hi guys.  The Chapter 5 Q-card Cover Sheet has been posted on the Type Pad blog.  You will need this for submitting your work tomorrow. http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/

Please note that tomorrow's test is a timed Power Point slide-based test, which means that the total test runs 49 minutes for everyone.  As we only have 54 minutes (bell to bell) please make sure you are in the classroom with your Q-cards ready to submit, and your desks cleared by 8:20!

See you all tomorrow!

Greek Study guide available on Type Pad blog now!

It's not too early to start preparing for Monday's Greek art Test.  I am posting  a study guide to get you started.  Also make sure to reference the vocabulary, temples, and architectural terms on your homework page!  Q-cards will be due on Monday before the test.  Your cover sheet will be posted on the Type Pad blog over the weekend so you can print it out, and prepare to turn in quickly before the test on Monday.  Happy studying!

http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/

Greece Power Point

I'm posting the Greek Power Point on the TypePad blog, for your use.  Feel free to use the images for your Q-cards.  It's also a good source for all the info for box 1 of your Q-card matrix as well!

New van Gogh Painting

Just in case anyone is interested. :)

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/10/arts/design/new-van-gogh-painting-discovered-in-amsterdam.html?_r=0

Parthenon Videos

Ok, so I hope you're ready for a fabulous tour of the Acropolis tomorrow!  We are going to be devoting the entire class to getting to know this amazing architectural site.  I hope you are getting to it in your readings, and I encourage all of you to check out some of the videos below.  I showed you the Smart History video site in class on Friday, and I strongly encourage all of you to have a look.

Oh, and don't be surprised if you see a pop quiz over material we've covered in class so far....on Monday...and Tuesday...and Wednesday...well, you get the idea!  It's a lot to see, learn, and know!

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/parthenon.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Sculpture-from-the-Parthenons-East-Pediment.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/parthenon-frieze.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/the-parthenon-metopes.html
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/erechtheion-caryatid-and-column.html

Lost Wax Casting System

Another good video on the Lost Wax casting system.  If you're a little unclear after the readings, watch this short video on how the process comes together!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgEIM-NbhQ

GREAT video on evolution of Greek sculpture

As you are working on your Q-cards, this video may be of help to you.  It's a great way to pull together everything we've talked about thus far!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=88gXWW3qN7o

Q-Cards (Chapter 5)

A list, for your reference of Q-cards for all of Chapter 5.  Remember, you are allowed (and encouraged) to work with a partner on these.  There is a total of 28 images that you will be making Q-cards for, so find a classmate and work together!

Unless otherwise stated, the figure numbers refer to Stokstad, ed 3.

Artist                      Figure Number                   Subject                       Key Idea

**Geometric               5-4                               Dipylon Krater            Stick figures

**Archaic                    5-15                             Anavysos Kouros        Posture/Archaic smile

**Archaic                    5-7                               Temple of Hera I         Doric architecture

Archaic                        5-8, 5-9                       Pediment                     Temple of Artemis

Archaic                        5-6, 20, 22                   Vase paintings             Black figure

**Archaic                    5-21                             Vase painting              Exekias

**Archaic                    5-23                             Red figure kylix           Nude + Narrative

Archaic                        5-25-27 (Gardner)       Temple Aphaia           Late Archaic
**Archaic/Classical       5-13                             Dying warriors            Archaic to Classical

Classical                      5-25,26, 59                  Temple of Zeus          1^st Classical

**Classical                 5-28                             Kritian Boy                  Contrapposto

**Classical                 5-31                             Warrior A                   The Severe style

**Classical                 5-24                             Doryphorus                Polykleitos canon

Classical                      5-30                             Charioteer                   Classical stance

**Classical                 5-1                               Discobolos                  Man in motion

**High Classical        5-33 and 5-34             Acropolis                     Four buildings

**High Classical        p.138 & Gardner        Parthenon                   Proportion

**High Classical        5-35 (right)                 Three goddesses         Phidian balance

**High Classical        5-37 & 38                    Panathenaic frieze       Phidian grace

**High Classical        5-39 & 40                    Erechtheion                 Multiple shrine

**High Classical        5-41                             Temple of Nike            Kallikrates

**High Classical        5-42                             Nike’s sandal              Classic elegance

High Classical             5-45                             Grave stele                  Classical style

High Classical             5-46                             Achilles painter           White-ground

                                                                                                            with profiles

**Late Classical         5-51                             Aphrodite                    Praxiteles’ new canon

**Late Classical         5-53                             Apoxymenos                Lysippos

**Alexander’s Period 5-58                             Stag hunt                     Early mosaic

**Alexander’s Period 5-57                             Battle of Issus              Narrative in art

**Alexander’s Period 5-60                             Theatre                        Epidauros

Hellenistic                   p.144 (Gardner)          Capital                          Acanthus leaves

**Hellenistic               5-65                             Athena (frieze)             New emotionalism

**Hellenistic               5-63                             Dying Gaul                 Emotion

**Hellenistic               5-66                             Nike of Samothrace     Baroque style

**Hellenistic   `           5-69                             Venus di Milo              Sensual

**Hellenistic               5-85 (Gardner)           Seated Boxer               Appeal

**Hellenistic               5-88 (Gardner)           Laocoon                      Emotion/agony

Due Dates

Hi guys,

Here are a few due dates for you to keep in mind:

Greek Temple Worksheets (given out in class today, 9/5):  must be colored and completely annotated by Wednesday, September 11th.  The worksheets (in case you need one) are on the other blog at http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/2013/09/greek-temple-packet.html. 

Q-Cards for ALL of Greek Chapter (turning in all at once): before the test on Monday, September 16th. 

So far you should have a total of six (1 Geometric + 5 Archaic) Q-cards.  You will be getting the next section in class tomorrow (Friday).  There are only 4 for the Early Classical section, and we're covering them all on Friday.  From there we have High Classical, Late Classical, and Hellenistic to go!

Also, start expecting frequent short quizzes.  This is a big chapter, and we need to make sure that we're all staying on top of things!

New York Kouros

Here's another short video for those who need/want a little more info on the New York Kouros.  Informative, and only 6 minutes long.  Enjoy!  Remember, any time you need additional resources, check out SmartHistory's website below (part of the Khan Academy).  Loads of free videos and written resources for you to use on your Q-cards!  Websites are listed in your syllabus, as well.

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/new-york-kouros.html

Exekias & black-figure painting

Hi guys.  We made it through a lot of material today in class, covering both sculpture and vase painting in one period!  To cement the ideas of Exekias and his black-figure painting, I've attached a quick 6-minute video for you to watch.  I hope it will bring together some of the ideas we discussed today, both in art and society/history.  I hope you're making your way through the Greek chapter as planned.  Next stop...Archaic architecture!

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/exekias-attic-black-figure-amphora.html

Stokstad Books

Good Saturday morning, everyone!

Good news regarding the Stokstad books.  For those of you who do not have the 3rd edition, we will be collecting your texts and swapping them out for 3rd editions on Wednesday.  Two important things here...first, I need to know who NEEDS a 3rd edition so that I can go to the bookroom and make sure we've got plenty to cover everyone.  Secondly, you need to bring you current editions to class on Wednesday so that we can make the swap-a-roo that morning. 

For the weekend, go ahead and start your Greek chapter regardless of what edition you have.  You should start to read about the Geometric and Archaic periods first, as that will be the subject of our first assessment.  Please understand that this chapter is HUGE and is vitally important for your understanding of pretty much EVERYTHING that comes after it!  So take your time, read carefully, and take notes on what seems to be the main ideas.  Remember, read a section (a paragraph, a heading, it's up to you...) and only write down the important ideas, rather than every single detail.  We will fill in the details in class, so you need not write them down when you read!

Good luck, and once everyone is using the same edition, we will define the timeline of the readings a bit better.

Don't forget, your Sketchbook assignments will be due on Tuesday.  I'm looking forward to seeing them!  I have updated grades in the system as of Friday afternoon, so have a look and see how you're doing.  I will update again early next week with your new Q-card grades (HW and Quiz) and your Quiz from Friday.  Have a great holiday weekend!

Chapter 4 Q-Cards

I have attached some important information regarding the Q-cards to our secondary blog, found at the link below.... Please make sure you visit the site, download the template, and follow the directions for assembling your Q-Cards! http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/

Chapter 4 Materials

Hi guys. As you know, Blogger doesn't work well within Walton's network, so I can't make postings with attachments until I leave the building. As such, I have figured out a way around this. We will continue to have all of our discussions here, mainly because YOU can make comments, pose questions, etc. However, please add the below link to your "favorites" bar so that we can use it for posting any documents you may want to download. Hope this helps! http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/west/

Size of Sketch Book

What size does the paper need to be for our sketch books?

Sketchbook Assignment Resources?

Is anyone else having trouble finding details on the Duane Hanson piece? I have the basic details down, but to finish my draft, I need some information that goes a little more in depth. If you've found a good online resource that you'd like to share, that would be much appreciated.

Kendall Lake

Art History in the News!

An interesting article, especially as we start to make our way from Egypt over to Greece and Rome!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2401057/Have-archaeologists-discovered-grave-Alexander-Great-Experts-enormous-marble-tomb-fit-king-Greece.html

Chapter 4 Reading and Note-taking update

Hi guys. Now that the Unit 1 test is over, we can turn our attention to Chapter 4 and Aegean Art. To further our discussion we had in class on Wednesday regarding effective reading strategies and note-taking strategies, I have divided the reading up into three sections for you. Hopefully this will make the material easier to digest, and will lead to more effective notes. If you are struggling with notes (i.e. you are writing down nearly EVERYTHING you read), I want you to use the Cornell notes page. If you can take a chunk of reading, and condense it into one page of notes covering one idea or main topic, you are doing effective reading. Also, DRAW PICTURES AND DIAGRAMS of as much as possible! Even if you are not an artist, it will help you to commit those pieces to a deeper understanding. Again, this class is a college-level course, as is most every AP course, and as such the reading will be vitally important to your success. If you are struggling to keep your head above water with this class (and balancing it with your others!), come in NOW to see me! Let's sit down together and see if we can get you on the right track! We may be able to come up with some tips and strategies to make this learning process more efficient for you. Reading Schedule for Chapter 4: 2nd edition due Friday 89 - 93 (Cycladic Art) due Monday 93 - 102 (Minoan Art) due Tuesday 102 - 111 (Mycenean Art) 3rd edition due Friday 82 - 86 (Cycladic Art) due Monday 86 - 95 (Minoan Art) due Tuesday 95 - 104 (Mycenean Art) 4th edition due Friday 80 - 84 (Cycladic Art) due Monday 84 - 92 (Minoan Art) due Tuesday 92 - 99 (Mycenean Art)

The Pyramid of Djoser

I am confused on whether the Pyramid of Djoser was the first known pyramid or mastaba? Wasn't King Djoser buried under ground?

Sargon II Citadel

I had skipped this Q-card earlier, because I could not find any reliable information. Now coming back to it I still can not find anything; has anyone found a helpful website or something I can look at?

First Sketchbook Assignment Released Today!

So today we will be launching the first of our Sketchbook Assignments, which will feature the new image below! Details will be available in class today...don't miss it! Important due dates: Draft - Monday, August 26th Final - Friday, August 30th

Annotated Mona Lisa

Hi guys!  So we're scratching the Barnet book from the reading materials list for the semester.  I found a much better (and greatly affordable) alternative!  Please check out the link below and have a look at the book.  You guys have a decision to make.  We can do one of two things with the book...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0740768727/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Option 1...you each purchase your own book and in return can write in it.  It's a great review guide for each chapter, and then of course for the December final and AP exam.

Option 2...Walton can purchase a class set (like our Gardner books) for use only while we're in class.  Remember, if you make a SINGLE mark in the class set book, you are liable for it.

The book is under $20, but I am happy to go with whatever you'd prefer.  Have a look and think about it.  Then vote on the poll to the right with your choice.  I'll leave the poll up until Monday morning.

Just finished with the Q-cards (finally!) and will be handing those back tomorrow.  Still have some work to do on the quizzes, so you'll have to wait in suspense over the weekend until I can get those back on Monday.  Sorry!  I have one Q-card turned in with no name, so please check with me tomorrow to confirm if this is yours!

See you tomorrow...

Standard of UR video

Hi everyone...here's the link for the short video on the Standard of Ur.  It's under 10 minutes long, so please have a look before tomorrow's class.  Have a great night!

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/history/ancient-medieval/Ancient/v/standard-of-ur--c--2600-2400-b-c-e

Matrix Template

Here is the template just re-size it to a word document and you can print it.

Matrix?

Hi everyone.  If you're having trouble with some of the boxes within the matrix, I posted a glossary to help you out.  Hope that clarifies it a bit.  Look to the right sidebar for the link to the glossary.  See you tomorrow!

Stokstad book - edition?

Ok, so by now everyone in the class should have received his/her Art History textbook (Marilyn Stokstad's Art History. As there are several editions of this book in our school, please post a comment on this blog so I know which edition you have. You'll also find a new poll over on the right. Please make a "vote" there with your edition number. Please vote only once.

Barnet book?

I've heard that some students are having trouble finding the Barnet book at reasonable prices. Those of you who have looked either online or at a local bookstore, please comment on this post to let me know what you've found. Please don't stress about having this by Monday. We'll work together as a class to find the best pricing and best edition. You must be a member of the blog in order to make a comment, so please send me an e-mail to join if you haven't done so already.

Poll results

Don't forget that tomorrow (Saturday) is the last day to vote in the poll to the right...make your vote count! Remember, you can vote for more than one topic!

Attention Seniors!!!

All seniors in the class should have received all textbooks today during your English classes.  Please let me know if for any reason you did not receive your textbook.  Also, please confirm what edition you have...remember, we're going to use primarily the third edition (mother and baby on cover), so if you have a different edition, please let me know!

Juniors, your books are coming tomorrow (Friday)...you WILL have a reading assignment over the weekend, so seniors if you want to get ahead, start looking at Chapter 1 regarding Prehistoric Art.

See you all tomorrow!

Don't forget to join the text blast if you haven't already!  And send me an e-mail request to join this blog so you can start commenting now! (Class participation is a beautiful thing!)

Welcome to AP Art History!

Hi everyone.  I hope you are as excited as I am to kick off a new year at Walton High School!  This year is sure to be exciting as we dive into the world of AP Art History!  Remember to get your Student Information Sheets signed and returned to Ms. West no later than Wednesday, August 14th.  You will get these in class on Wednesday (8/7).

If you want to sign up for the text message blast system, simply text "@44cd" to 678-905-8082. This will ensure you receive important updates for our class!

In addition, to see all the assignments and official documents for our course, please visit the pages on the right side of this site.

In the meantime, if you would like to subscribe to this blog, send an e-mail to Ms. West at Jennifer.West@cobbk12.org.  She will send you an official invitation so that you can make postings, and share with the class! 

**Don't forget to cast your vote for the poll on the right side of the site.  Our first poll will close on Sunday, August 11th at noon!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to AP Art History at Walton High School!  Make sure to bookmark this site and check back often!