This prof is a Harvard Phd/His class requires some reading/I strongly recommend

This teacher is very passionate about his subject and a fine educator

You've got to come to class to do good on his exams. It's not that hard if you come to class. His lectures are kind of boring though

very easy as long as you go to class, and memorize the paintings he shows. he drops one grade, so you can bomb one grade!

Misses a lot of classes, you never know until the last minute that class is cancelled. Doesn't keep office hours he posts. Showed up once and told us to go home, he didn't have a lecture prepared. Good lectures though, when he's there. I like him a lot.

This man is very passionate about what he does and tells interesting facts about art(which don't go on the test but are fun - if you like art). He gives you EVERYTHING you need to know IN CLASS and cancels a lot of classes too - you can't go wrong!!!

This teacher is very smart and interesting but school has barely started and he has already cancelled classes.

Knows information well and enjoys teaching. Had two exams (midterm and non-cumulative final). Each exam is two essay questions and each question is a response to slide(s). Come to class and pay attention to the slides and info. There is also a 10 page paper due at the end of the semester.

GREAT PROFESSOR AND GOOD ON GRADING POLICY. HE HAS TAKEN A FEW EXTRA DAYS LONGER TO GET OUR FINAL GRADES IN THOUGH.

my friend came with me and hated the class but i love it. he teachs so you can understand and is one of the better teachers at u of h also he gives good lectures. went to a lecture outsid eof class about dutch painters and actually liked it. riot now i sound like a kiss ass but he still teachs well.

Nevitt's a great prof. Knows his material and tells interesting facts about everything. The tests are pretty easy. also funny, and cute in a smart professor way.

good but needs to review his ta work

his class is super easy but it's super boring. he does cancel class a lot and that can be annoying if it's your only class that day like it was for me. if you go everyday and read the book, i bet you could get a B or an A easily. the papers aren't too bad but it was hard to write so many pages about art. if you're a good BS'er, you'll be fine.

This professor is really smart and his lectures are good. Tests are easy enough but you have to be prepared to study the material. He is a bit scattered with returning papers and grades. Someone needs to remind him to be on time.

He's a very bright man. Apparently he went to Rice and Harvard. Sadly, he can get very boring. If you are tired, you probably will fall asleep. His voice is very monotone. But, he knows his stuff. The tests are pretty easy as long as you are prepared. Just don't go to class tired.

Tests were really easy if you studied at all. Papers were graded by TAs, and unfairly so. Many complained and some had their papers regraded by him. Overall, he was good at the beginning of the semester, but about halfway through he really started to ramble and get a little off topic sometimes

Very knowledgeable. If you are a class-skipper, you'll probably manage to pull a C/low B if you come by before each class and pick up a slide list so you at least know what to study for the tests. 3 tests, no final, 2 papers that require you to go to the MFAH. I recommend him highly. He knows his stuff and is cute in a Your Dad kind of way.

His lectures are so relevant to the class. You will save yourself alot of trouble if you go. What he says is interesting, but the way he says it is boring. It's really hard to stay awake. If you go to class you can skip reading the book and you'll be more prepared for the tests.

Dr. Nevitt is a really nice guy, kinda cute too:-) I don't know how to make Art History "exciting." What he says is very interesting but it is easy to fall asleep in the dark. You can get a good grade if you listen, take notes and do the museum assignments. Tests are not too bad if you come by and get the list of slides to study

So boring! Just get the lecture notes outside of class and LEAVE! I'll have to admit though, when I actually went to class, he'd wear his glasses and he looks sooo hot in an intellectual kind of way. If you don't go to class get the book so you can atleast study for the 3 tests. There are 2 papers. The 2nd one you don't have to go to the MFAH.

Easy class, It is boring, and his very monotoned when he lecures but overall his very knowlegeble about what he lectures. And he will say ummm about 3,000 times in one class period.

At first, he seems really boring (his voice is such that I half expected him to say, "Beuller? Bueller?"), and I skipped class a bit, since he gives the notes at the door, but once I started listening more, I realized that his lectures were actually very insightful, and he's even got a little sense of humor about him!

Agree with the person who said he seems boring at first, but if you listen to his lectures, they're insightful. I have him this semester and like him a lot. He's humble and doesn't have an arrogant "too bad for you" attitude I see in lots of teachers. Also, I'd say the class is "just right" as far as level of difficulty.

Can be very boring, which makes him difficult to follow. Passionate about his subject and a very nice person in general. Biggest fault is that he is a poor lecturer--makes it hard to focus in class because he is monotonous and repetitive.

You can probably pull a B/C on tests if you come and get slide lists every day and keep up with reading, but there are questions that are only in lecture. You might not want to take his 1381, but his upper level classes are great. Very passionate and interesting. He's my favorite prof.! Nice guy but hard to get in touch with outside of class

This professor is bright, dignified, humorous and yes humble and maybe the last of the old schoolers. His lectures make you feel like you are attending a university.A true Harvard man. Don't take his class if you don't have the caliber.

He is very monotone, which makes it extremely difficult to pay attention, but is extremely nice. His tests are average, meaning you do have to study for them, but he does let you know, generally, what'll be on the test. Make sure you turn in the papers and pick up the slide outlines and you'll do fine.

Yeah he may have had a few dull lectures, but the majority of them were very interesting. He knows his field very well and applies it broadly to social culture, philosophies, styles of the time etc. Very Fair grader. I am happy with the knowledge that I have retained from this class. Good, painless learning experience! Would take again no question.

Excellent lecturer although his "uhs" can get a little distracting. Class tends to run long so don't count on getting out early. If you love art history you'll love him. Super bright guy who knows his stuff. Beware of his tangents, although those tend to be entertaining. None of his courses are blow-off, so must be a serious student if you take him

I absolutely love him, and he's even better if you take him for non-survey classes. He is a sweet and friendly man, and I did not find his survey class to be too difficult. When he is talking about what he loves most, he gets really excited. It's nice to see when your professors love what they do! Make sure you try to write down everything he says.

This guy really loves Art History. If you into Art this is the professor to take. If you dont like art, you probably fall asleep during class. I rarely went to class and when I did I was half asleep and didnt take notes. You are required to do two paper. Also test are really hard. I am mostly an A student but in this class I got a C+.

Easy Professor.He will give you all the slides on a paper for you to study for the test.I just picked up the slides paper at the beginning of the class and left.I made an easy A+.My article (essay) I submitted was all BS and I got A+.

I took Dr. Nevitt's Methods class as well as Baroque and Seventeenth Century Dutch Painting. If you need to be entertained, and expect to slide by without doing work, then don't take him. On the other hand, if you want a professor who is a cut above in intelligence, take him. I made an A in each of his classes, and I learned quite a lot.

EXCELLENT & EASY A! He is VERY nice. A true expert in his field & passionate about it. Monotone voice & makes little jokes & available meet with you. Class time either sleep time or similar to watching T.V. to learn something. Cheaper to copy book sections, ~15 handouts needed for tests, 2 papers (need book), 2 exams (no comprehensive) & NO FINAL.

WOW! What a GREAT professor! He's not like an evangelist, but he's not monotone either. He has a passion and it shows. He is very helpful and really makes this class very interesting. The class is not difficult as long as you read and study. Only small complaint would be he's slow on getting grades done. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! You won't regret it.

He is a very smart guy ,but he is a little scatter brained.He never answers emails ,that is very frustrating.This class isn't hard though if you study and pay attention.He appreciates effort and you have to try to fail.

Easiness: Only IF the student studies. Helpfulness: Professor willingly answers any questions after the lecture. Clarity: somewhat. Tips: Record the lectures. Book is free online - requires torrenting, though. VISIT the places suggested by the professor in order to get a clue on what the art is about (for the essay). Professor "procrastinates" :D

This class consists of: 30% Midterm Exam, 30% Final Exam, 40% Research Paper (10 pages), Exam 1: he had 5 slides of different paintings, 20 minutes each for 3 of the paintings, 10 minutes each for 2 paintings. Exam 2: he had 4 slides of paintings, was 20 minutes each. Don't procrastinate on your essay, finish it early. This class is an easy A.

He's nice and passionate. 3 tests and 2 papers, drop 1 grade (either paper or test). Tests are concise with 50 multiple choice questions covering around 20 paintings . You have to go to class to know the answer of some questions since he tests on what has been discussed in class.

Rodney is a great professor. I would recommend him to anyone.

He's a good professor, knows his stuff and is very fair about exams and essays. They do take a while to grade, so don't be too worked up over them. His lectures are clear and informative but he has a nice and calm voice - not necessarily monotonous but it's nice to listen to which is bad when you're in a darkened auditorium and you're sleepy.

I would definitely recommend this professor. Sure sometimes his lectures are kind of long, but he really knows his stuff and it's not hard to get an A in the course. He'll often give you a few test answers during the lectures. Really nice guy and good class.

Dr. Nevitt is a really nice prof. I thought the material he discussed in class was interesting. If you have no interest in Renaissance art history or art at all, then take a different class. I don't know how anyone can say his exams are that difficult, considering all of the answers to his MC questions are given in lectures at some point.

Took this course last year in the spring. This professor is one of the greats. Test topics (basically test questions) are clearly repeated throughout lecture, reviews before the exams basically reinforce what you've heard, very helpful. Essays are few and typically easy. This is a great course, easy to relax and listen to art history stories.

Excellent Professor and very well prepared. I cannot stop listening to everything he has to say. He is so knowledgeable.

I did not expect the subject to be interesting, however Dr Nevitt's lectures are great and make you want to learn more about art. He has a couple assignments that make you go to MFAH and I think it is an excellent idea.

Amazing knowledgeable professor. Loved his lectures. If you take minimum effort of listening in class you will do weel in you exams.

He really cares about what he is talking about. He posts powerpoints of lectures online, making it easy to catch up if you missed. He labels what will be on the test on the powerpoints. If you are going to pack up while he is still talking, please don't do it so ridiculously loudly, it's rude.

Genuinely cares 4 his students grades!bad gradeopportunity to retake test,absent on test daymake up exam w/o an explanation,monotone voicedifficulty to pay attention,repeats himselfgood because you'll remember what he says,taking notes may be hard but theres a ot of study tools already done online(search on google). studyeasy TESTS(mostly t/f)

He's a decent professor, he follows his powerpoints(the exams are based off it), he'll go into topics that will probably be in the exam so attending class is important(to me at least) but if you skip a few you should be fine. Essays aren't hard either. Some online things get posted late and he does give more time to finish them if that happens.

His lectures are boring because of his monotone voice, and he tries to follow his PowerPoint. However, I did notice he would sometimes get off topic or go into too much detail on some paintings. Tests are based off powerpoints( T/F questions mostly). I studied PTTs, did my own research, used textbook for essays. Missing class gives average grade.