Professor Brown was a lifesaver-- he made going to CSULB truly academic. He's intelligent and the class is pretty difficult, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I wish I could have transferred him to Berkeley with me. Mind: this is ART history. 2001

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Professor Brown goes beyond presenting material for students to memorize and both expects and encourages students to do original research; which is the ultimate academic pursuit.

OK, I love Professor Brown. His grading is tough (by TA) but fair. Lectures correspond to test and essay questions. He appreciates intelligent questions, but not ones that suggest impertinence, mental deficiency, or that you were not listening. He will make you look dumb. Incredibly comprehesive for a lower div class, would take again.

Dr. Brown is a great lecturer and well respected in his field. His willingness to help students will supercede the somewhat arrogant personality - this is fine since we are there to learn and not become chums. Beware of the teacher's pet syndrome since he has his favorite students - this does not effect grading, however, just polite conversation.

really really really cool guy but hard hard tests unless you know every detail of the study pictures

Challenging professor. You really have to pay attention in class, and try very hard on tests and papers in order to get an A. It's worth it though; I learned so much in his classes.

Quite honestly, he is a great teacher. He is well worth the $, I have learned so much so far. If you listen to his lectures, do a little studying and realize that this is college, its not supposed to be ridiculously easy you will do just fine. I will definitely take more of his courses.

He is a cool guy. That being said the Chinese AH class was a 2nd choice for me. I didnt expect much but then found it to be extremely interesting. The lectures are great when he's not talking about all his trips around the world, but who wouldnt? His papers were rather hard because they were long, but if you do lots of research/reading youll b fine

This professor is the best lecturer I have ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed his class and learned a lot! It is not an easy course however, but that is a good thing! College is here so that we can LEARN things, not just get through it so you can get a job. He is a fantastic teacher with lots of knowledge and he is here to hand down that knowledge :)

professor is impossible. the tests are super hard! unless you are a really good student or an art major you won't do well. i don't suggest him to any freshman because his class is so difficult

Not an easy class. I thought the class was very fun and interesting, but I've always been fascinated with ancient asia. If you're not willing to make this class a priority then don't take it because it requires very good note taking and lots of studying but Brown in super nice and knows what he's talking about.

A professor who KNOWS his stuff.BUT expects A LOT from a 100 class.You have to REALLY be interested in this subject to appreciate what he's lecturing about.Tests weren't hard if you STUDIED and took DETAILED NOTES. Can't survive this class with just pen and paper.GET A LAPTOP!I did well, but I don't recommend for those not interested in Asian Art.

Brown isn't bad, just come to class and go to the review sessions and you'll survive. He likes to talk so you don't need to focus beyond the starred items and the reviews at the beginning of each class. Study and you'll get through the tests. Simple.

He really isn't as bad as everyone said. You just have to pay attention to what he says and if you are interested in Asian art history or have some knowledge about Asian cultures you'll be fine. Exams are IDs and the essay questions are all on what he keeps on emphasizing in class. I turned in the paper a day late and he still gave me an A.

I was nervous about taking his class but he was nice. I have no interest in Chinese art history but I got an A because i studied, showed up, took notes, and participated. This is not an easy class but its not hard either. 1 midterm, 1 term paper, and 1 final. Test consists of 3 to 4 essay questions on 2 images each. Listen for the superstar images

Professor Brown is amazing and passionate about what he teaches. He really knows a lot about Japanese art history. I learned a lot from him and I took his class 3 times, going for a 4th time! He is not an easy A, but his class is very fair in my opinion. Go to class, take good notes, study and you can do well on his tests.

He attempts to cram a large amount of information into a small amount of time making each lecture rushed. attendance isn't mandatory but you NEED to go to class or else you will not pass this class because tests are lecture based. tests are just as rushed as lecture because he only gives you 20 mins to complete each essay with no time to go back.

He's one of THOSE that always finds a way to bring up sensuality in art and his college girlfriend, but if you ignore that part and take notes during lecture, you can't fail the 3 essay exams or the 2 at-home essays. He basically gives you the answers and online study images for exams the starred images that'll be on the exams. And no role call!

People here are haters, he tells you everything he wants.. you just gotta pay attention.. There is HELLA information to memorize, which is the sucky part I guess However, he, for the most part, experienced the locations that he teaches us about himself so they're personal, and alot more intimate/interesting. Office hours is a must too!!

He is a great professor; he is passionate and has a loud voice. You must attend class, be attentive and study HARD to get A's. Lectures are fast and crammed but straightforward (tip: only take notes on starred images/terms). His tests are hard only because he intends to make you think and help you develop skills. Overall cool dude & you learn a lot

No projects, homework, or quizzes, which was great. Two midterms and one final, one short paper and one term paper. What he says in class is what is on the test, so I never used my textbooks. It's not easy to get an A but definitely doable. Taking this as a freshman, I would say the difficulty of this class prepared me for other classes

Very passionate about Asian Art History; gives many reasons as to why it matters. If you plan to visit Asia, you'll definitely become more hyperaware of the art there. Came out of his class with an A, but you really need to work for the grade. Recommend taking notes even on non-superstar images as it gives context to the place's/painting's history.

This was the hardest I've ever had to study for a class. But he is very clear with what he expects, and what images might show up on the tests. Use your best judgement to narrow those down to what items you think will be compared on the essay tests. Find a friend or two in class that you can meet with outside of class to study. Show up to class!

He is a caring professor, will help any student and apart from that, he is able to teach 500+ years of history in one course. Class appear heavy because he is teaching one of the oldest cultures in 3 hours. Recommend going to class, he emphasizes and reviews what will be on the exam everyday. 2 midterms, 1 essay, follow along, easy A. Didn't read.

Most honest review: Dr. Brown is a very kind and extremely educated professor who loves what he does. Lectures, exams and class overall is very dense - lots of memorization, tough grading and you have to work hard (and enjoy working hard) to get anything out of it and succeed. You will earn the grade you get, but if you have issues he will help.

Dr. Brown is a very knowledgeable professor and knows the subject he teaches like the back of his hand. term paper, 2 exams, poem, and class presentation. Always understanding and willing to help you if you need it, and made class highlight videos to help with understanding. Very rewarding if you do the work and try your best, very understanding.

I took all of Prof. Brown's 471A, 471B, and 471C courses. He has excellent knowledge on Japanese Art. Lectures can be slow some days(take notes). You don't really have to read & sometimes provides the PDF. 3 essays, 1 presentation on the reading for the week (you don't go in front of the class), and a poem. Understanding prof and very respectful.

Dr. Brown is definitely very knowledgeable about what he teaches and good at his job. His subject matter was very interesting to learn about just sometimes it felt like a lot of information, but I think maybe that's just a part of getting used to lectures. Dr. Brown had poetry assignments that I also thought were creative and fun to participate in.

Great professor if you're an art history major. If you're not, TAKE A DIFFERENT CLASS. But he's very knowledgeable and helpful during office hours. He's retired but only teaches spring semesters. It's really great taking classes with him because of his passion, but if you're not an AH major and you're looking for an easy credit, this isn't it.

You kind of have to attend lecture to know what is going on. He is a harsh grader and really wants to see specific things. He is really knowledgable about what he is talking about and throws it all at you at once. He says he takes attendance, but it's really only when he remembers. He also talks about his wife and her ethnicity a lot.