Good lectures, good material, good approach, a lot to remember for tests.

Great Professor, very helpful, A lot to remember for test though.

Martin is fabulous!I learned a ton.I got A but had to work hard! TIP:GO TO CLASS

Tests are hard, but he is a pretty good professor.

Great teacher! You must learn the concepts though, not just remember facts.

Really hard class. Very informative, clear, fast-talking teacher. Be prepared to study A LOT.

He's really nice and helpful. Make sure you study hard for the tests....LOTS of slides to remember!!

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slides are torture... take good notes and keep up with the readings

This is the hardest class I've ever had! No lie. Study everything! Slides are the worst. Nice guy and very very helpful if you go to his office, but be ready to weep when it's test time. Keep up with the readings, and ALWAYS come to class!

Great Professor, reminds me of Steve Martin. Tests are really hard, lots of info to remember, but you can learn a lot

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One of the best teachers at UCF! I really liked him, even if it meant recording every lecture and visiting his office to get help. This class is a lot of work so if you're not willing, then don't take him. Make sure you read and use flash cards!

He is very clear, and willing to help.

If you LOVE art history take this class. Tests are not as difficult if you read the text and make flashcards. He is a super nice professor. Extremely helpful and funny. Make sure to visit him in his office so he gets to know you.

Dr. Martin: You want to hate him because Art History II is the hardest class in the WORLD, but he is so cool it's hard to. If you have no life and can dedicate every waking hour to studying for this class, take it because it's fun. :-)

pay attention to his not in the book Picures. Passionate about art hard test teacher

Very Difficult class...If you dont study. very passionate about Art History and willing to help you as long as you ask. He likes when you stop by just to chat. This class challenges you but can be rewarding.

it's argued that his class is one of the hardest offered at UCF. I believe it! 100's of images to be memorized, this is not a class for slackers. So much studying needed - talks super fast so it's hard to take notes in class. Phew!

if you have taken arh 2050 with gonzalez, expect the same amount of studying. he makes it interesting tho. he is def less scary than the beast who teaches art history I

Class attendance is a must. Many test questions are from class notes. Martin is a nice guy, and very willing to assist students outside of class.

I love Dr. Martin! Yes, he is very tough, but he's not tricky. Study your butt off and you will do good. I did, I got an A, so it can be done. Also, he's friends with R. Crumb, how cool is that?!

Nice guy,talks mile a min.,willing to help; tests R difficult(25 slide Qs & 25 mult. choice Qs, but he doesn't try to trick you like Gonzo. does;NO EXTRA CREDIT offered so if U don't need this class,DON't take it;attend class,study notes,pray~ u'll need i

best teacher EVER.

I love Dr. Martin! He is difficult, but he's amazingly brilliant and conveys it really well. He's also an extremely different professor in huge intro classes then in his smaller specialized classes. He really likes to get to know his students, so he's more personable with the smaller ones.

Very nice guy, tests are hard and talks very fast. It might be a good idea to invest in a tape recorder.

I love Dr. Martin. His tests are hard, but he is always there to help you. Very generous with extra credits. Knows more about arh than anybodyelse in that department. Simple man, good sense of humos, always in a good mood.

Dr. Martin was VERY helpful! Go to his office hours!!! He's fun to talk to if nothing else. The tests are challenging and attendance is mandantory. Class isn't completely boring though, he has fun stories and jokes, as well as good art (obviously)

He tries to scare you at first so you don't think he's a pushover, but he's really a pushover. Especially if he gets to know you he's helpful and more lenient on certain things, like if you're a couple points shy of a higher grade. The class is still hard though, and requires a lot of effort.

EVIL MAN, but interesting class. Tests are very very hard, expect staying up all night.

very good teacher and person. take his class to learn. I liked it so much I took it twice! Well, that and I got a D the first time around. My fault entirely though. just study your ass off and attend class. I wound up with a B no problem

Dr. Martin is my favorite Art History professor! He is a very intelligent man but will admit when he's wrong/doesn't know something. Make sure you write down everything he says "Now make a note..." before! And don't miss class at all. Don't take his class unless you love art history!

He is a very nice and helpful man! Go to his office hours! His tests are very hard and you have to study for them forever! Don't take this class unless you love Art History, otherwise he is awesome and I will definately take more classes that he teaches!

This is one of the greatest teachers ever! Test are somewhat difficult but if you ask questions you will be fine...The biggest mistake to make is to think this is a BS class-IT ISNT be prepared to work.

A true scholar and a gentleman. Art history is not an easy class, you have to memorize a lot of paintings and sculptures, but when you need him he is there for you. Two years after I dropped of college I went to see him and he gave me the courage to return to college and finish my degree. Today I have my B.A. in sociology, thank you Prof. Martin.

This class is hard, but if you keep organized and pay attention you will learn a lot from the Marquis de Sade of the art department. Martin ROCKS. He is very helpful and quite amusing.

Sadist for sure. Not a class to take if you have any issues memorizing endless (and quite useless) facts, as that is the ONLY way to pass his test. Yes he's willing to help, and blah blah blah. But if you're looking for nothing lower than an A in a class, you better not take any other class that requires use of your brain in the same semester.

When he says, "you might see this on the test," or, "make a note .." then for the love of god WRITE IT DOWN! This was the hardest class I took last semester but I learned and retained the most from his class. Got a C but I regret nothing! He is a wealth of information and I wish I could sit in for another semester just to listen!

Majored in art history because of this man. Because I love him, I'm going to give him a chili pepper. One the best profs I ever had.

be prepared to study like mad! If you dont you'll do horrible. Go to the lectures, he practically says all the test questions

hes a very good teacher. he's hard tho. you HAVE TO go to every class or you'll do terrible on the test. memorize memorize MEMORIZE!! and when he says make a note or i can see it on your test WRITE IT DOWN! otherwise hes very help. and hes funny. make sure you like dogs!

Fantastic teacher, hard tests (don't miss class!). He's a great guy. He was a looker in his day ;)

Awesome teacher!! You must show up for class, take notes, get a voice recorder, and read read read the text. He is extremely helpful and knows his stuff. He is the reason I am an art education major!

he's great. make sure to go to all the lectures and memorize the material. this class requires alot of study time.

Face it, no matter what art history class you take at UCF it will have a lot of slides & info to remember. The difference is, Martin gives you a study guide, the tests are multiple choice and even the option to write an EC research paper. You'll still work for an A, but not nearly as hard as you would for the other art history professors at UCF

Really fun guy but tests are difficult and there is alot of information to memorize. My advice is don't miss class! Ever! and get Sherlock notes if they are available for your class. They are helpful and renforce what you listen to in the lecture. Also bring a tape recorder so you don't miss something b/c he goes fast!

Martin and Zaho are an early morning tag team of art history! They both yelled at me for taking both their art history classes in the same semester. Rightly so but the good thing was that despite art history being such an overwhelming subject of study, Martin made it easy with his lecture style. Especially points out what you need to take note of.

He encourages attendance and coming in during office hours for questions/grades/help. Class required a lot of memorization, but after the first test, you'll know what to study for. Get a tape recorder, it helps a lot. Class isn't easy, but it's a requirement for most art majors.

Dr. Martin is a very interesting guy. There's a lot of material and he talks like an auctioneer to get through it all (some exaggeration). He doesn't repeat himself, SO RECORD HIS LECTURES (he encourages it). Also, he pretty much tells you what will be on the test, you just have to train your ear--he'll generally say, "make this note."

Prof. Martin was not easy, infact I would not recommend him to anyone. I took Art His II simply because I wanted to, I'm an Engineering major with a minor passion for history. Basically, if your stubborn enough to say forget your advice, im taking this class, this is the perfect class for you. hint, use the books in the library he provides

Really good and interesting lectures. But his tests are still hard, if you have problems memorizing dozens of dates and names. Recommended if you're really hardcore about art history.

Don't take this class unless you absolutely have to. If you've taken Zaho's Art History I class, Art History II with Martin is completely different. The material he has you memorize is completely different and he will not repeat anything he says or slow down when talking. Again, don't take this class.

Memorize over 40+ pictures, periods, styles and artists for 1 TESTx4. 25 pictures, 25 knowledgeable questions on or about the time or artists. [Make a note] helps, but it won't save you if you don't study. STUDY LIKE IT'S THE ONLY CLASS YOU TAKING or you'll barely get by with a decent grade. This is the very first class have failed! And I study TOO

great instructor ...a wealth of information. Just read the material and show up for notes.

Class is absurdly difficult. Tons of images, tons of information, all exam grades count. He doesn't review, go over, or slow down. I didn't get the textbook (I'm cheap) and regretted it. TAKE NOTES. STUDY HARD. This is the only class I've ever studied for and still struggled. Besides that, Martin is awesome, funny, an art genius. Great teacher.

Dr. Martin is one of the reasons I am studying art history. He is funny and knowledgeable. His classes aren't easy, it's a lot of memorization, so don't assume you'll get an easy A. Use a tape recorder, it'll help alot. He basically tells you what is on the test, just listen. Flashcards and listening to lectures before tests have given me A's.

He's brilliant, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. And after having taken him for 3 years, I think he's actually getting a little softer, in terms of telling you exactly what's on the test. Just make sure you come to class. It's a lot of info to memorize, but so is ANY art history class. Prof. Zaho's tests are a lot more difficult!

Dr. Martin is amazing! He is inspirational and has worked with many great artists. His lectures are intense, and he tries to be tricky on his tests, but if you know the information backwards (which you should for art history anyhow) and forwards, you can ace the class.

I have taken every class this man offers minus history of illustration because he is that good. I only study the night before the test and have always gotten an A. Do the extra credit paper even if you don't think you need it. You will learn so much and you won't realize it till you've graduated. Then go back in and thank him.

dr. martin is awesome as a person but his classes are pretty difficult. i got my first C in this class. massive amounts of studying required and class attendance is mandatory. listen for "this sounds like a test question" and "for your notes"..those are always on the tests.

If your not a GENIUS at memorizing, I would not recommend this class (75 slides on tests out of 700). and to debate what other students said, he DOES NOT always put his "make a note of this" or even "This will be on the test" on the test. Very frustrating and discouraging. Other than that he is personable and great to talk to and listen to.

Dr. Martin is very smart. But I don't think he wants you to know that for his own cunning motives. I've been in three of his classes so far and they've all been difficult to varying degrees. Memorization is absolutely key, but understand that things he tells you to note are pieces of a puzzle that he assembles into a question or two for the test.

Dr. Martin is incredibly smart and knows his stuff. LOTS of notes. He gives clues as to what is on the test, but the tests are ridiculously detailed. U need to know more about the artists' lives than the actual paintng. 3 tests ONLY. Hours of crazy memorizing. Gives FREE answers in the few mins b4 tests start. Nice prof, funny. I pulled off a B.

I've taken Dr. Martin now for 4 different classes (Art Hist. 2, American Art, Hist. of Prints, and 19th Century Art). I'm not going to lie...his tests are tough, but if you go to class every day, take good notes and put a lot of studying in, you will get a good grade. Definitely an A+ teacher in my book.

Bottom line, I really enjoyed his class. He is very knowledgeable, and passionate about the material. If you want an A, go to every lecture, tape it, and pull all information that he says is on the test. Study and know it with the images! Also good idea to review the tests with him. He is there and willing to help!!!

I have had Dr. Martin for 4 different art history classes and I adore him. He is a very interesting and funny professor. You MUST go to every class, all exam questions are from his lectures. His texts are tricky and you really need to study your ass off, but you'll leave with a vast knowledge of that art period. If you want to know art take Martin.

I LOVED this course. The material is really interesting and Dr. Martin is wonderful! I got notes from a friend who had already taken the course which made it so I could actually listen to the material instead of trying to scribble everything down [he talks VERY FAST]. Study the "make a note of..." moments and you'll be solid.

Dr. Martin is a cool guy. Very straightforward. If he says "write this down, this is going to be on the test" for the love of god, write it down! Can be a little forgetful, but he knows his stuff, don't be afraid to get to know him, go to office hours, etc. study the images and you will be fine. There are only like 4 tests, make them count!

Very knowledgeable! This guy knows his stuff and he knows how to make it interesting! Attend EVERY class and take good notes! When he says, "make a note," or "this sounds like a test question"...WRITE IT DOWN! He has accomplished alot in his life and he is a joy to have as a professor.

I'm currently taking this class a second time because I failed the first time around. Pulling an all-nighter for the test won't work. You need to keep up with the material, take notes (especially when he says "keep in mind" &etc.), and find a way to study the images. He's very nice in office hours&helpful, and cares about how you're doing.

I LOVE THIS MAN. Although, his tests are hard...he makes knowing what exactly will be on the test very easy. Here is what you need to know: GO TO EVERY CLASS. Do not skip any classes.When he says "for your notes" it WILL be a test question. 20 images&30 q's to a test.Go to his office hours, he is very easy to talk to!

Show him you're willing to work hard, it makes a difference. He's willing to help, but not during class (only before/after & office hrs). A little disorganized (syllabus outdated & didn't match the chapters in the book). Can be unnecessarily rude sometimes. Won't take him again unless necessary. Keep up on the info and you'll survive.

Professor Martin is by far my favorite instructor at UCF. The passion he has for art history will trickle down to you if you pay attention and go to every class. DO NOT SKIP. If he says "make a note" or puts emphasis on an important fact, write it down. It will be on the test. Highlight these points in your notes when you study. I recommend highly

Very helpful. Although I found him to be very rude at times, he knows a plethora of information about art history and doesn't shy from passing it over. Work hard and you'll do fine.

Great professor one of the best I have had at UCF class is not that hard as long you attend every lecture and keep up with the slides on a eekly basis. Really gets to know his students in a class of over 200 he knows most peoples names really passoinate about his subject and it rubs off i highly recomend this class

Professor Martin is awesome! I just started this course and love his lectures, he keeps the interest level high. He is always helpful, just ask all your questions in his office. I haven't taken an exam yet, but all three are multiple choice. Just go to class, write down key information along with "keep in mind" and "for your notes".

Dr. Martin is one of the best professors at UCF. His lectures are intellectually stimulating and covers everything you'll need to know for the tests. There are three tests, all of which are easy as long as you know the material. To do great in this class you need to study on a regular basis, it's the only way otherwise the tests will be hard.

Although failing this class, which was my own fault for personal reasons, Dr. Martin is one of the greatest professors at UCF. His lectures are filled with information and knowledge. You MUST pay attention to what he is saying in order to pass. He also has certain phrases that will let you know that that specific point her made is important.

This class was definitely challenging but doable. Dr Martin lectures at a fast pace but lets students record the lecture. Write down his "make a note of," "this will be on the test," and "keep in mind" points. Just memorize the images and don't buy the textbook. Go to class and get the right images. Start studying ASAP. I ended up with an A.

Dr. Martin is awesome! He truly cares about the success of all his students. All you need to do is go to every class, take good notes, study daily and you'll do great. If you want a good grade, you have to put in the effort there is no other way around it.

Dr. Martin is my favorite professor Ive ever had and his class was hard, due to the unavoidable memorization, but he made it fun and rewarding. I loved his class so much I took every art history class he offered. I highly recommend him!! I am so happy he is still around! Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from him while you can!