Ancient to Medieval Art Exams
The next artifact consists of two college-level art history exams. I took them as part of ART 239: Ancient to Medieval Art. The course was taught by Professor Garth Claassen, and fulfilled a core requirement for art majors.
Each test includes the following components: identification of period, culture, title, location, and date; identification and related questions, tentative identification of unknowns, and a short essay. To succeed in the course you must be able to identify important pieces of art on sight and recall pertinent information memorized about each. On the first test I receive 148/150 points, and on the second test I received 202/200 points -- with the assistance of some extra credit. Both of the tests exhibit my dedication to the material as well as consistently superior performance in the course.
These two exams demonstrate a thorough knowledge of art history within this time frame, and testify to a greater mastery of art history throughout the ages. My performance on these exams speaks highly of my Content Knowledge within my field, part of Danielson's Domain #1: Planning and Preparation. Although ancient to medieval art is not as commonly known as renaissance and contemporary work, a knowledgeable artist (and art teacher) must be able to remember and reference them to understand the roots of the greatest masterpieces.
Each test includes the following components: identification of period, culture, title, location, and date; identification and related questions, tentative identification of unknowns, and a short essay. To succeed in the course you must be able to identify important pieces of art on sight and recall pertinent information memorized about each. On the first test I receive 148/150 points, and on the second test I received 202/200 points -- with the assistance of some extra credit. Both of the tests exhibit my dedication to the material as well as consistently superior performance in the course.
These two exams demonstrate a thorough knowledge of art history within this time frame, and testify to a greater mastery of art history throughout the ages. My performance on these exams speaks highly of my Content Knowledge within my field, part of Danielson's Domain #1: Planning and Preparation. Although ancient to medieval art is not as commonly known as renaissance and contemporary work, a knowledgeable artist (and art teacher) must be able to remember and reference them to understand the roots of the greatest masterpieces.