Professor: Paul Barolsky
Department: Art History
College: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2252
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Barolsky is truly wonderful. Those who said otherwise really haven't got a clue. He is a true connoisseur of renaissance art (as well as many other subjects) and presents his vast knowledge in an utterly charming and unassuming fashion. He does not presents incontestable facts but rather conveys opinions and theories on art he clearly loves.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst "professor" I've ever had. Unclear, doesn't use the latest scholarship to provide different viewpoints. He just talks, basically to himself, and at us, with no engagement. It's impossible to follow him and he doesn't make any sense. Very unhelpful, standoffish, and boring.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He really talks to himself while look at the screen. Difficult to follow. Not a dynamic or at all engaging professor. Not very structured class. And a tough grader. I was very much looking forward to the course (I'm ARTH major), but found myself dreading Barolsky's lectures. Would not recommend.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Barolsky is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic. However, he expects students to put in too much time outside of class. He assigns way too much busy work, but the mid-term and final are pretty easy as long as you spend enough time memorizing the artwork. Requires a lot of time, prof is sometimes unclear. Take only if majoring.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Barolsky is really smart, and definitely knows his art history. He's really fun to listen to in lecture because he knows so much, but don't think you can get away with not reading! He expects a lot of memorization, so this class is excellent if you have a visual memory. I found Barolsky interesting, but a bit tough to decipher.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love art history, but Barolsky has a very monotonous voice and just shows one slide after another. For the tests he chooses 5 random pieces from about 100. Gives no comments on papers/journals. Arbitrarily gives grades on those. Randomly checks attendance. Says Dante won't be on exams, but it is. I don't reccomend any class taught by him
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ARTH2251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took his Italian Renaissance class, did not enjoy it. Tests were based solely on identifying 5 slides from around 75 pieces, not fun. Refused to use email as a means of communication. Was very vague in expectations on some assignments, almost seemed intentional. Wouldn't recommend this class at all.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ARAH5525
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
PB was more than gracious and willing to teach a 1st year who accidentally signed up for a graduate seminar. The course load was unquestionably manageable, and the atmosphere in class was fairly relaxed. I often felt as if he wanted us to talk more than we did, rather than him lecturing. Overall, though, a great professor and the perfect courtier.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ARTH232
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is definitely knowledgeable, but his tests are impossible because you don't know what he's asking for. Unless you can read minds, don't take his class. He's somewhat entertaining, though.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ARTH491
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is absolutely amazing! I don't know what he's like in a lecture, but the seminar has been by far one of my favorite classes at UVA. It's laid-back but extremely interesting, and the work load is totally manageable. MUST TAKE!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ARTH491
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor at UVa.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ARTH231
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Barolsky is one of the most amazing professors at UVA. Yes, he teaches the class his own way, but that is what makes it so interesting. He obviously loves what he does. If you go see him after class/during office hours he is very helpful. And to all the people complaining about grades, you need be more creative and think like PB!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ARTH231
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
dont take. no guage of grade. lectures boring and unclear; dwells on one work too long. was v. excited about subject; 'italian renaissance' but didnt get to michel. or da vinci - nothing past botticelli! clearly loves; inclusion of dante and vasari good, paper was fun, but unfair grader. unapproachable; wont even read email. tests on trivialities.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ARTH231
- 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:
This has been my favorite class so far! Prof. Barolsky expects his students to be able to really THINK about what they've learned, and his exams are just a push to get you to draw even connections among the things you've learned. If you are open-minded and intrigued, take this class and get all you can out of it! Barolsky's passion is wonderful.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ARTH491
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is brilliant. Go talk to him and get to know him. He has so much knowledge and experience that you should take advantage of it. Absolutely take him for your seminar. It was my favorite class of all college!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ARTH232
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took AP art history in high school and it was my favorite class. Then i took Barolsky's class which was dreadful. He's by far the worst teacher I have ever had. He asks obscure exam questions. He makes no comments on exams or papers, just places a grade at the bottom and refuses to answer any questions or give reasons for the grade. stubborn.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ARTH231
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Be careful, he's a harsh grader. But in all honesty, the material is SO interesting in this class. It is definitely worth taking. Also, he was incredibly helpful when I came to see him about my paper. Lastly, he tells you what is going to be on the exam! Just give yourself ample time to study for them.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ARTH231232
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easily one of the best classes at UVa - not an easy A but fantastic lectures and professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ARTH232
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tests are completely random, class called him B+ Barolsky, impossible to get an A, don't think he read either of my exams or my paper. Passionate, knowledgeable, nice guy -but don't take the class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ARTH250
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A Harvard grad, Barolsky thinks he's God's gift to earth. He's picky, unclear and evil when it comes to grading. Steer clear!
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