Topic: Lecture – Overview of the history and architectural styles of Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture – in class Field trip after the lecture: Walk and talk about the history of the AAU location: Thurn-Taxis palace, Vojan gardens + Kampa Island Description: See your closest surroundings and their historical importance. Reading: Review the pdf Lecture 1 in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 2: Discussion 1 in NEO, 5% from the practical field trip – there will be 13 discussions in total by the end of the course, one every week = 65%, graded by 5%.

Meeting in the AAU courtyard across from Cafe des Taxis at 11:15 am SHARP! Topic: Get familiar with the unique model of Prague created by A. Langweil and the early 19th century lifestyle in Prague. Assignments/deadlines for week 3: Discussion 2 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box. ! Watch the video on Gothic cathedrals, link in NEO – questions will be asked during the field trip of class 3 (Class activity points awarded).

Topic: Field trip: Prague Castle – AAU courtyard at 11:15 pm SHARP! / DRESS WARM!! Description: The architectural styles of gothic, baroque, and classical styles + Nerudova street (House signs) – prepare for walking during most of the class / wear comfortable and warm shoes, dress warm! • Review questions after the walk from the video on the Gothic cathedrals from class 2 homework will be discussed – activity points awarded. Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 4: Discussion 3 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box. Homework written assignment hand-out – 5%, due week 5 Get familiar with the house signs in Nerudova street + other parts of Prague’s Old Town. Make research + Place the written assignment to NEO drop box. Assignment description will be provided during the field trip, + to NEO.

Topic: Gothic, Field trip: St. Agnes monastery, Gothic monument + Gothic art collection AAU courtyard at 11:15 pm SHARP / DRESS WARM!! Description: The earliest Gothic monastery in Bohemia + Gothic paintings / sculptures. Location: St. Agnes monastery, National Gallery Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 5: House signs from Nerudova street, 5%, NEO Assignment drop box Discussion 4 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Meeting in the classroom - Midterm test areas Hand-out After that a Field trip: Romanesque and Gothic architecture Romanesque rotunda of the Holy Cross + The Old Town, Bethlehem chapel, Old Town square, Astronomical clock tower, Tyn church, House at the minute (Kafka), Charles University, Ungelt. Description: The Rotunda is among the oldest preserved monuments in Prague. The walk will continue to the Old Town of Prague. Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. In class – Instructions for a short Recognition Midterm test in class 8 – hand out, 10% Assignments/deadlines for week 6: Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Discussion 5, 5% in NEO – see the assignment drop box.

Topic: Field trip: The Jewish town / DRESS WARM!! AAU courtyard at 11:15 pm SHARP. Be on time. Description: Field trip to visit the area of the former Jewish ghetto/town Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 7: Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Discussion 6 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Topic: The Hradcany district, Strahov monastery, the New World area. Meeting in the courtyard at 11:15 pm SHARP Description: We will explore the area of the upper Hradcany district with its hidden treasures. Assignments/deadlines for week 8: Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Discussion 7 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Meeting in class: Short Recognition Midterm test – 10% After that a field trip to The Charles Bridge + a boat ride Description: Square of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, Museum of the Charles bridge + a Boat ride on the Vltava River. Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Reading: Study the pdf lecture + field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 9: Discussion 8 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Lecture in class: Renaissance art and architecture After a field trip to the Summer Palace of Queen Anne + the Royal gardens. Description: Students will be able to see and recognize the features of Renaissance style. Reading: Study the pdf lecture + field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 10: Discussion 9 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box. NOTE: There will be an interesting workshop focused on trying one printing technique with stamp letters as part of a workshop with our guest visitors from the university in Portugal on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15 in the Community time from 2 – 3 pm. Make a note for it in your calendar. Everyone is welcome! Do not let it pass!

Come from 2 – 3 pm to the classroom 1.31 to make your own cool poster! Everybody is welcome! Short lecture in class: Mannerism After a field trip to the Manneristic Wallenstein Garden + 17th century Baroque gem, the Vrtba garden. Description: Students will be able to see the Manneristic style and which elements make the style recognizable. The walk will take us to a hidden gem among the Prague gardens, in the Lesser Town. The hidden Baroque treasure will show a great example of the genius of a local builder Kanka for Count Vrtba in the 17th century Prague. Do not miss this trip!

Lecture in class: Baroque Final written essay hand-out + information, DUE by Tuesday, May 12 (15%) After a field trip to Renaissance and baroque architecture, Lesser Town. Field trip to walk in the neighborhood from AAU – St. Thomas church, Lesser Town square, St. Nicolas church, church of Our Lady Victorious (Baby Jesus) Description: The walk will introduce the history and monuments close to AAU. Homework Video on Baroque will be discussed during the walk – activity points awarded. Reading: Review the pdf field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 12: Discussion 11 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Meeting in the AAU courtyard. 11:15 sharp: The art of painting and sculpture in renaissance and baroque times Field trip: The Old Masters – National Gallery, Schwarzenberg Palace, in the Hradcany district Description: Visit of an important collection of art from the Renaissance and Baroque European Masters. Video on Baroque homework will be discussed again for the typical features of the style. Assignments/deadlines for week 13: Discussion 12 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box.

Meeting in the AAU courtyard. 11:15 sharp: The Industrial style, 19th and early 20th century Description: Main train station, (Secession/Art Nouveau), Jerusalem synagogue, The Municipal house, Cubism – Czech version in architecture – Josef Gočár (House by the Black Madonna) Assignments/deadlines for week 14: Discussion 13 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box. Discussion 14 in NEO, voluntary, wrap-up comments – see the assignment drop box.

Walking distance field trip to the Kampa island to visit Museum Kampa, potentially also the Monument against communism. Description: Modern art – Frank Kupka, temporary exhibitions Reading: Review the pdf lecture + the field trip summary in NEO. Assignments/deadlines for week 12: Discussion 11 in NEO, 5% – see the assignment drop box. Homework:!Watch the provided video on Baroque – see in NEO