(1) 了解西洋早期藝術的概貌。
(2) 學習觀看藝術品的方法。
(3) 了解神話與宗教主題與西洋早期藝術的關係。
(4) 了解藝術具有技術、材料的層面，以及現代科學分析能解決的問題。
(5) 了解西洋早期藝術具有社會與時代的意義。本課程介紹西方自古希臘到文藝復興的藝術。這一段時間，藝術採用了神話、宗教及現實社會的題材，反映了時代背景，也體現許多技術的出現與改進。這一段時間是了解藝術的科學層面與人文層面很好的範例。西洋早期藝術的神話或是宗教的主題，往往蘊含了象徵與教化的意義。有的藝術品有特殊的使用方式，顯示他們的社會的功能。課程將介紹如何判斷藝術的主題，並詮釋藝術在古代的文化與社會的意義。課程也將介紹藝術品的材料，以及處理材料的技術；這些可以由科學的角度加以了解。課程也將介紹現代科學家藉由儀器分析，對於藝術品的年代、材料來源、製作技術等進行的研究。(1) Understand the general picture of early Western art.
(2) Learn how to view art products.
(3) Understand the relationship between myths and religious themes and early Western art.
(4) Understand the problems that art has technology, material levels, and modern scientific analysis can solve.
(5) Understand that early Western art had social and contemporary meanings. This course introduces the art of Western art from ancient times to the rejuvenation of literature and art. During this period, art adopted myths, religions and real society, reflecting the context of the times, and also showing the emergence and improvement of many technologies. This period of time is a good example of understanding the scientific and humanistic aspects of art. The myths or religious themes of early Western art often contain symbols and education. Some art products have special usage methods that show their social functions. The course will introduce how to judge the theme of art and explain the meaning of art in ancient culture and society. The course will also introduce the materials of the art product and the techniques for processing materials; these can be understood from a scientific perspective. The course will also introduce research conducted by modern scientists through instrument analysis on the age of art products, source of materials, production technology, etc.
Honour, H., and Fleming, J., A World History of Art, 7th edition (London: Lawrence King Publishing, 2005). (中文版: 修．歐納，約翰．苻萊明著，吳介禎等譯，《世界藝術史》，據英文第五版譯，台北: 木馬文化，2001).
Hodges, H., Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, 2nd edition (London: Gerald Duckworth, 1976).
Hall, J., Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (London, J. Murray, 1984). (中文版: 詹姆斯？霍爾著，遲軻譯，《西方藝術事典》，南京: 江蘇教育，2005).
Honour, H., and Fleming, J., A World History of Art, 7th edition (London: Lawrence King Publishing, 2005). (Chinese version: Xun. Ona, John Fu Liming, Wu Jieming, "History of World Art", English fifth edition, Taipei: Muma Culture, 2001).
Hodges, H., Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, 2nd edition (London: Gerald Duckworth, 1976).
Hall, J., Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (London, J. Murray, 1984). (Chinese version: by James Hall, translation, Western Art Documentary, Nanjing: Jiangsu Education, 2005).
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 課堂參與課堂參與 Class Participation |
10 | 出席及發言情況 |
| 課堂練習課堂練習 Classroom practice |
10 | 教學告一段落將作練習，類型包括圖像解釋、藝術理論與實際的作品的關係 |
| 期中考期中考 Midterm exam |
40 | 圖片題、申論題。 |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
40 | 圖片題、申論題。 |
