MULTI-MEDIA MATERIALS
Texts are not only words written on a page. In this course, we use the word "text" to refer to
a wide variety of materials in different media. The videos, CD-Roms, Internet resources,
etc. that you will begin to familiarize yourselves with this semester fall into this second
category of "text" and will help you to visualize more clearly (and study at your own pace,
according to your own background) the periods under discussion in this class. It is hoped
that you will get a better understanding of the value systems of the medieval and early
modern periods through an examination of art, history, and daily life. In addition, by
learning to manipulate some of the computerized materials, you will gain valuable experience
in the technology which will shape your careers in the 21st century.
Below is a list of some of the materials available. The Assistants in the lab (2S-114) will be
able to help you find more materials--both in the lab and in cyberspace. Your mid-term and
final examinations will have questions on some of this material, so you should take notes as
you explore it. One of the uses you will be making of your e-mail accounts this semester is
to send me messages with "reaction reports" and questions on the multi-media materials.
For the correct spelling of artists' names, place names, names of works of art, etc., you
should consult H.W. Janson, The History of Art, which is available both in the Multi-Media
Lab or in the Library, or any other complete introductory text to art history. For the
Western Tradition and Art in the Western World series, you will have xeroxes available with
summaries and questions (along with the correct spelling of names, places, and events).
I've indicated below where the materials are to be found on campus. This is a starting point
and all updates will appear on our class home page. In some instances, there is printed
material that goes along with the AV or computer materials. Study it! This should be an
enjoyable experience for you--not only for your personal knowledge, but in preparation for
your teaching careers where you will be expected to integrate this kind of material into your
classes.
- Medieval Realms on CD-Rom (Lab)
- Castle and Cathedral (Lab)
- Knights and Armor (Lab)
- Art in the Western World: (videos are in the Library and
the Lab).
- The following episodes are required viewing:
A White Garment of Churches (Romanesque and Gothic Art)
Early Renaissance
High Renaissance
- The Western Tradition (30-minute videos covering ancient
through 20th century culture). You will look at the segments dealing with the Middle Ages
and Renaissance. Videos are in the Library and in the Lab. The accompanying texts and
ancillary materials are in the Lab.
- Dante: Divine Poet (2 parts) (Lab)
- Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance (Lab)
- Florence: Portrait of a City (Lab)
- Dante (video in the Lab)
- Sister Wendy's Story of Art (Lab)
- Strange Landscapes: The Medieval World (Lab)
- A Man for All Seasons (film; Lab)--optional
- The Lion in Winter (film; Lab)--optional
- King Lear (Scofield and Olivier versions; Library). We
will watch the (bleak and brooding) Scofield version in class as we read King Lear, since a
play is meant to be performed and seen!
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