George Bent - Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Professor: George Bent

Department: Art History

College: Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great Professor. Really interesting lectures. The one and only downside you might find is that the tests are not easy. If you're into memorizing about 35 pictures' titles, periods, locations, and artists, then this is the class for you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved Dr. Bent! So knowledgable and his lectures were fascinating. Took this for an FDR and ended up loving it. However, it does get pretty difficult and there's heavy memorization. There's some disconnect between term sheets and images on tests. DON'T MISS CLASS. Lectures pack in a lot of info you can't get in the book. ALWAYS read the articles.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures are brutal and have no text. Talks too fast. All about memorization, not about art.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cannot say enough great things about Bent. He is demanding in a way that makes you feel very good about being successful. His lectures are gripping, tests are CHALLENGING (memorize/read everything), and papers should be prepped for as far in advance as he says. Highly recommend for students looking for a rigorous, yet fascinating, course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTH256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An absolutely incredible guy, and one of the best professors at W&L. Extremely interesting, knowledgeable and passionate about everything he teaches. He makes an immense effort to enhance all of his students' understanding and appreciation for the material and subject. If you graduate without taking him, you're missing a life changing influence.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTH256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved my class with Professor Bent. I highly recommend you take any of his classes, especially his Italian Renaissance course. He's a fair grader. His lectures are very entertaining easy to follow. He is my favorite professor I have had so far at Washington and Lee.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bent is not only the best professor I've encountered here, but the best teacher. I'm not majoring in Art History, but he loves what he teaches, and you won't be able to help but love it too. His assignments are challenging and stressful, and it is tough to get an A. However, if you love to learn, take a class of his. You won't regret it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTH256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Brilliant professor. Funny, energetic, witty, and knows his stuff. Makes you look at art history in a completely new light. Challenges your way of thinking and looks to push you out of your comfort zone. Not an easy grader, but he respects hard workers and those who take a genuine interest in his class. Worth the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARTH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a life-changing professor. His enthusiasm and interest are unsurpassed by any professor I have ever had. He loves seeing students in office hours and his lectures are captivating--I have never been bored for one minute. Easily my favorite professor, but a very hard grader with specific demands.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He knows his stuff, but the class was incredibly difficult. I had never received a final grade less than an A on any course ever until I took his class, in which I got a B+. Do not take if you really care about your GPA. That said, he is incredibly smart and I learned a lot. Overall - 1/5 would not take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Bent is an amazing teacher and really cares about his students and subject. That being said, do not take his class if you are looking for an easy art credit. You will be intellectually pushed by him and his class can become very difficult. Make sure you review your notes after each class and start learning the material before quiz time

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An intellectual force not to be surpassed by anyone at W&L.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The most awesome professor I've ever encountered. Helpful, challenging, brilliant - he will really push you but you will love every minute of it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

There are very few Professors like Bent. He cares so much for his students and his subject. You'll work hard, but you'll pretty much love every moment of it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing. Knows his stuff inside and out. Don't leave W&L without taking one of Bent's classes; you'll find it incredibly rewarding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the man and make you love art history. Incredibly well-versed, articulate and intelligent about his subject. He makes his class the optimal W&L classroom experience. You will become a better writer and student by taking one of his classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARTH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BENT IS AWESOME. No elaboration necessary.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTMULT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolutely amazing. He will make you want to be an art history major. Extremely knowledgeable and personal and a huge asset to the university. Professors like Bent are what make W&L so amazing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The reason to take art history classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing! He really knows his stuff (backwards AND forwards). There's no question as to whether or not he loves art history. He'll make you love it too!!