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I was very, very impressed with the attention given to our class and the interest shown. Lance had an excellent blend of project critique and hands on involvement that helped me make significant personal progress.

the website is very helpful. the only thing i would suggest is that you dont get rid of the old journal assignments. the lectures were very informative and the journal assignments helped me put everything together.

I came into art history with little interest about the subject. Lance was a very knowledgable teacher and I soon became very interseted in the subject.

His lectures are humorous and he also gives plenty of historical background on the cultural conditions of the periods studied.His website is an easy way to keep up with assignments and although the essay is a little tough the journals are great practice!

Lance conducted Art History 206 clearly and energetically. The assingments were interesting and helped me understand this period of art and history. The assignment schedule was realistic and very complete. I will take another class by Lance.

I enjoyed the teaching style; it was different from the other two art history classes I took. The journal assignments were straightforward and not very difficult, although the paper was a bit of a challenge. Overall, a good experience.

The information in this class was very interesting to learn. I was not able to get as much as I would have liked due to conflicts with work. This was my first art class since 7th grade so I was a little out of my league in this class but it was good.

The lectures were very informative and enjoyable. Journal assignments were helpful in getting my mind around things we learned in class, although I prefer the weekly single page journals. The project was fun. The website was very helpful.

Lance Pynes is the BEST teacher I've ever had. I'm a 4 year return student. Can't get enough!

Very organized, insightful lectures. Extremely respectful of people's comments and levels of knowledge. Seems genuinely interested in both his subject and his students. Amazing weekly feedback on papers...had them read and commented upon each week.

Lance is an awesome teacher, he makes everyone feel comfortable and is challenging yet not obsessive. I strongly recommend him.

Great class - Lance did a good job keeping the lectures interesting and energetic, which is tough for 3 hours straight. Journal assignments and the paper were appropriate and really made the material sink in for me and process it.

Lance is a great teacher. I liked his approach to art history, especially the fact that he made it a hands on course. I wish more art history teachers would take this approach rather than dry memorization and testing.

The lectures are great, providing a very good foundation on art. The journal assignments force you to focus and think and digest info. The research asst. was kind of tedious-long hours on the web & neck strain. The web site is essential.

Lance has a great teaching style. His lectures are informative, interesting and thought-provoking. He treats his students like adults. He's easy to talk to, and has a great sense of humor.

He is a good teacher

Well let me put it simply, he forever changed the course of my life. Someday we'll be old and **** at the corner tavern swilling stories of David, Pollock, and Barney like we swill our brandy. I honestly appreciate this teacher more than NYC pizza.

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Lectures are well organized, easily understood by those less knowledgeable about art. Journals a GREAT alternative to tests, more effective too. Did not care for the hands-on project; took art history to avoid this. Respectful, enthusiastic, great prof

Mr. Pynes is an excellent professor who makes art history (especially the difficult eras of modernism and post modernism) understandable! He is enthusiastic, yet keeps the class focused. He has the very best web site of all the profs I have ever had!

i had fun in this class, it opened me up to a whole new world of art that i was very unexposed to

I thoroughly enjoyed your class, I hope to work with you in the future, thank you for being so accomodating.

Lance has a great style of teaching. His lectures are interesting and they stay on the subject. The class is also very well organized. You know what is expected of you. The web site is also very helpful.

better then tests:encouraging students to do research and educate themselves through assigned essays.The project was one of the best critical analsis and educational tools.Would like to see the context of arts influence in politics and society.

Lance, however cliched this sounds, made learning fun. He used humor in his lectures which made the three hours of class fly by. Most importantly, he taught well. I came out actually understanding modern art!

although it rained the last half of the term, i though lance did an excellent job keeping us motivated and drawing. the in class exercises were great and i will definitely take a class from him again, and recommend him to all my friends. thanks for a fu

Hhhhhot!

A good study....Lance is brilliant

Before taking Mr. Pynes class last summer I never thought history could be fun. Delightfully, I dicovered to be wrong. Mr. Pynes is a terrific teacher that makes learning fun. I loved leaving class and feeling as though I had really learned something. Thanks, Prof. Pynes. Hope to see you again.

Lance is very personable and friendly. I felt that I did not learn much even though I improved considerably. To learn from Lance you have to probe him for his expertise. Much of his time was spent sitting at the back of the class rather than spending one-on-one time with students.

Lance pays close attention to each student individually, and understands that much of what you get from a class depends on what you bring to it. If you want your hand held, take another class. If you want develop yourself personally and artistically, and have the latitude to cultivate the areas that interest YOU, then take a class with him.

good teacher. I was a little intemidated to take a drawing class because I had never taken one before. I was worried my drawings would be compared to other peoples but I was pleasently suprised that he graded on progress and participation. Anyone who is interested in taking a drawing class could feel comfortable in this class.

Lance is a wonderful teacher. He made class fun and diverse. Definately one of my favorite art teachers ever. :)

Lance is the best teacher there is. He's very thorough in his subject and has edified my academic experience manifold. He raised the mammoth. Couldn't've been any better. He's my rolemodel and I look upto him fr a comprehensive & revolutionary teaching method. He rekindled my intereset in Art History and immensely enriched my knowledge with verve.

just one word. great teacher!!!

compelling instructor who kept a high intensity in class allowing for a greater interest level.

Really knew the material. Answered any questions students had. A nice guy

Great bloke.

Lance is a wonderful human being with a lot of soul. A great person to learn from.

Lance has made art come alive for me. I had a great fear regarding the class and because of Lance's wonderful skills as an art teacher I now not only enjoy creating a drawing but am gaining confidence as well. Because of Lance's caring, non-threatening manner and knowledge of the subject I will definitely take another art class.

He is helpful and receptive to questions.

Lance is a great teacher and can put you at ease, easily. He is not ne of those my way or the highway kind of a professor. He acts like the human beingthat he is! He works with you, so you can get the most out of the class.

Currently the most inspiring, unbiased, intelligent, smooth teacher in the Art History classes! Excellent coarse w/ reasonable guidelines, outcomes, & assignments! Thank you!!!

i am a very busy mother of two small children. It was difficult to get back to school but i enjoyed this class.

Lance is probably one of the coolest professors at PCC! This comment is comming for someone who had no interest in art before and now has become an art fanatic! This class was very informational and fun! I bet you anything that you'll enjoy his class. Lance ROCKS!

Lance is an outstanding instructor, and worth every penny I paid for tuition. He is a riveting art history lecturer. He's an awesome drawing instructor. He relates well to others, and is a very authentic and likeable person. I got a lot out of his classes w/o spending lots of $$ for books and supplies. That counts for a lot to a starving student.

Lance is an awesome instructor w/ a great sense of humor. He is so much fun and a REAL person, not stuffy at all. I don't think there are enough descriptive words for Lance. Anyone who thinks Art history will be boring will be sweetly surprised. :-)

Lance was awesome. He laid down expectations and upheld them. You knew if you worked hard, your grade would reflect that. Lance is an extremely knowledgeable and talented artist.

Lance is a great instructor, and his teaching style allows for an atmosphere that is both open and casual. He clearly outlines his expectations, but he's not hard nosed either. I would definitely recommend taking a class (and even more than one!) with him, and I look forward to taking more in the future myself.

Lance was great. I would definately reccommend his class.

great professor with amazing insight!

Lance is great at spending time with each individual and helping them improve their work.

He is relaxed and don't let that scare you. He's not going to tell you just what to see and draw he's going to let you explore for yourself.

it was a fun class. Learned many stuffs. There were no exams or quiz, just weekly journal assignments (minimum 3 pages).

Besides being an all around nice guy, Lance knows his stuff and deserves to get paid a lot more than he is. He was very patient with a student whose neck I would have liked to wring sometimes. I'd take another class of his, however, the amount of writing required was harder than a "typical" class.

Great teacher, was helpful when needed and taught the class very well!

Lance was a great professor who is organized and genuinely cares about the students learning. He is available to answer any questions or provide any help and assistance. He is one of those professors who teaches because he loves the subject that much.

he is a great professor who brings his passion and knowledge to the class. he helps every student as best he can. class is fun.

excellent lectures, very knowledgeable in history of art

Comprehensive and enjoyable!

I had NO prior knowledge of art before this class. His lectures cover every thing you will need to know and focus on. The book was not mandatory, but it was very helpful to me. If you know nothing about art, read the book and take notes- You will receive an A. Really nice guy, laid back, very approachable. 3 pages due each wk with cited sources.

Amazingly patient and informative. I would be happy to attend another of his classes.

Fantastic teacher! An essay was due each week instead of tests, but I've retained the information better than cramming and forgetting for tests. Great lecturer, knowledgeable about the subject, kept the atmosphere light and fun. Very approachable and generous with his time. I wish I had found him earlier so I could have taken more of his classes.

Very easy going!

I enjoyed this class because of Pynes' laid back attitude and teaching technique. I learned alot from this class because Pynes was able to effectively identify and communicate the areas in which I needed to improve. He exhibited flexibility in teaching me the methods and medias that I wanted to learn.

I took a history of modern art class from Lance at Marylhurst University. He is the best art history professor I have ever had, and makes art come alive in a socio-political and often spiritual context. I very highly recommend Lance and would take more of his classes were I not so close to graduation.

Lance was an excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable of the subject matter and a great speaker. I would highly recommend taking a class from Lance.

I really enjoyed this class. It was four hours long and he kept me entertained for the most part, we didn't have tests or quizzes, but an essay due every week. I personally think his teaching style in that manner is really effective. Laid back, but still gets the job done. Take any of his classes really, I think you will enjoy them all. For ser.

I found Lance's teaching very informative. In his lectures you could tell he was passionate about the subject, which made the learning experience more enjoyable. It was also great having no quizzes/tests, with only five papers for the term. Overall, I recommend this teacher to anyone interested in art history; he makes it worth your while!

If you hate "history" classes, then you should take a class with Pynes; he will make you like history! Time really flies by in his classes because he will keep you interested through out his lectures.He'san easy grader on the essays that you have to write. Go register a class with Pynes before it's filled up!

This was my first Art History I have taken and I loved it! Pynes doesn't just discuss the art work itself, he discusses why it was created in the first place. the main message that the artist was tying to convey in the ancient world. Very insightful and worth any one's time. And yes there isn't any quizzes nor tests in the class.

Lance is BY FAR one of the BEST teachers I have had in my entire educational career. I took this class for transfer credit to my private out of state university and learned more in this class than I ever expected. He is extremely knowledgeable about what he teaches and if you go and do the work, it will be a great class. Take his class if you can!!

Lance is an awesome teacher and knows what he is talking about. I love the fact that he will let you work on your own and just let you pretty much do your own thing. He is ready and willing to help you learn and grow.

He's a good teacher and doesn't give much works.

Lance is great! I'm not rabid about art, but do enjoy history. Had to take ART205 for degree requirements and he made it fantastically interesting and fun. A super lecturer, my second favorite instructor at PCC.

I love art, I loved the class! If you show up, do homework, and speak up you will get an A. Great teacher all around.

Lance is a funny guy and his lectures are exceptionally informative. Attendance is mandatory. Lance presented each subject with such enthusiasm and clarity that I loved every class. I'm glad I took lots of notes. Assignments were flexible (any 5 out of 8 short essays) and there were no textbooks to buy, but the essays had to be supported by researc

Lance is a cool guy. He is very open and straightforward with his lesson plan and descriptions. He did help me understand the course as it was described in the catalog. It was fun and visually pleasing to see art and have it explained. I enjoyed it. Do the show up on tim and do the work and you'll be fine. This is how college usually works. :)

Great class! Very informative, fun to listen to the lectures and look at all the different slides. I enjoyed coming to each class and am coming away with a newfound appreciation for the history of art. He has a unique way of presenting information to keep you interested in the lecture, highly recommend this professor.

This is an art history teacher. Lance knows his history with an unbiased opinion. He presents facts that give reflection on a time period that can be difficult to experience. There is more to art than pictures, you must know its essence. He'll teach you both.

I found class lectures extremely interesting (surprisingly). Lance is comedic which keeps you alert and his extensive knowledge of not only art history but history and architecture makes the class very interesting. I enjoyed this art history class even more than my last. I highly recommend this instructor

If you enjoy interesting, relevant, and entertaining lectures, this is the art class for you. His PPTs are very nicely designed and he gives a clear representation of the material. Personally, I found the work load to be very manageable. If you put the time and effort in to researching and thinking about the subject you will do fine.

Lance is a great teacher, he made learning fun with his laid back but enthusiastic style of teaching.

Lance rocks my sox! I have never taken a drawing class before, and I am so glad to have lance teach my first one, he lets us express ourselves, he is interesting, and oh so helpful, patient if he thinks you are putting out the effort. he really hasn't much patience for slackers .

Laid back, funny, let's class listen to music while working, no patience for people walking in late...overall nice class to take, makes it fun.

Fantastic teacher! I learned a lot and had tons of fun. He made this 6 hour Saturday class go by very quickly. I will be taking more classes by Lance if possible. I highly recommend Lance!

Lance is an amazing Professor that offers support and encouragement in helping you create real art! Gone are the days of drawing only with line! I've taken his class 3 times in the past 2 years and will continue on to take Art History with him at Marylhurst. You will learn and grow in leaps and bounds! Keep in mind he is no pushover, GO TO CLASS!

Mr. Pynes is an excellent instructor. His extensive knowledge of history makes the class very interesting and fun especially through his valuable lectures with different slides and unprejudiced opinion. His special style increases your knowledge by research on your own way of approach without stress or pressure. I truly appreciate his work.

I absolutely LOVED this class and Lance is an outstanding instructor. He made the class interesting and fun. I recommend this class to anyone interested in Art History, you won't regret taking this class.

Lance was a great instructor with an unparalleled sense of humor, which made this class a lot more interesting and enjoyable than I had expected, and he's not at all pretentious or pompous. I would recommend his class to anyone and everyone.

Lance is a great guy. He has great techniques to help his students achieve their goals. He is very patient with students and is always willing to help whenever you need his guidance. I have taken many classes with him and I am always amazed how much students improve through the term. His class is not hard to get an A in and you'll have a fun too!

I found his history class to be lively, and enjoyable. People will do poorly if they do not do the reading, and participate in class discussion. If you take it seriously you will do very well, and if you do the minimal amount of homework required, you will still pass.

Pynes is a great professor! I'm about to take him for the 3rd time! HILARIOUS! Especially if you like dark humor. And if you don't, you are in the wrong citystate in the first place! Go back to SoCal! Anyways, yeah, L.P. is a great fellow to learn from. He likes a healthy sense of humor in his students, and dislikes lamers. Respect him!

Probably the best Art professor in PCC, and definitely the best at Sylvania. An excellent bridge between the classical et modern styles. Follow his direction and you'll gain a perspective, which holds value cross disciplines. Lance is honest, so if you don't want to improve, you may find him critical. Truly, he is out to help you the better.

Professor Pynes is a wonderfully intelligent man. He creates and provides one of the most captivating, engaging, and inspiring lectures I have ever had the honor of attending. From the first day of class you depart on this virtual global journey through art history. He is absolutely amazing, I highly recommend him He does not disappoint.