[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjA2NDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2025-05-08 03:40:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is really interesting, but all of the learning you do is done through sections and taught by the TAs. There isn't a point in really going to the lecture or even taking notes, except that attendance is mandatory. He mostly rambles, and almost none of the lecture content is on tests—nice guy, but just not my fav lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTEyMTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2024-04-01 21:16:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doug is exactly what you want from a professor. The lecture is engaging and follows the curriculum and homework, TAs are excellent teachers and personable, and midterm and final require minimal prep work if you attend lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTA4ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2020-04-22 23:18:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"fun guy but you get back what you put into the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg5NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2019-01-22 05:03:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such an easy class! I barely payed any attention and I got an A. Although, I did learn A LOT more than I anticipated. Quite interesting actually for a science major! My TA Rebecca was awesome, I lucked out! For exams, be able to describe the major artists discussed in lec/discussion & their works/what they are known for and you are golden!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE0NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2016-05-19 01:49:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class. I took 108 and 208 both taught by Rosenberg. He is a little robotic--reads right from text book, and summarizes a little in class. He seems like a nice guy, wish he talked about himself and his art more. Dont know anything about him, but I do know a lot about Art History now--lol. Everyone gets A's. For real.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:09.968533+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTgzOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2067494","instructor_name":"Douglas  Rosenberg","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2016-05-16 00:42:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doug is awesome! I really enjoyed his lectures and his curation of contemporary art (he even discussed a few UW-Madison alumni in this course!).  He did a nice job connecting works to the themes in various eras of art and structured his course very well.  Great course to take if you need an easy but enjoyable credit!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2067494","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:04.338927+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDQxNDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:579103","instructor_name":"Gregg Perkins","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2006-02-01 01:10:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring and jumps all over!  No point in attending class, but you will get an A whether you go or not!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/579103","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:04.338927+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMzcxMDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:579103","instructor_name":"Gregg Perkins","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2005-09-04 00:44:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"DANGER, boredom ahead","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/579103","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:04.338927+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDUwMDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:579103","instructor_name":"Gregg Perkins","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2005-03-11 10:34:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/579103","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjcwNDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2012-05-13 12:38:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClure has been my favorite professor during my college career. His lectures are funny and interesting while still being informative. The class isn't the easiest, but he is very clear about what he expects from you, and if you follow his instructions, you will do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTE4OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2011-08-15 17:30:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Michael Jay.  He is passionate about his subject and it shows.  He takes what might otherwise be a dull subject and makes the class an incredibly enjoyable experience. Yes, he requires his students to memorize a great deal of artwork and to actually read the assigned material, but if you make an effort you will be rewarded w/ a good grade!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzIzOTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2011-03-28 20:59:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael Jay is fab. Memorizing 100 artworks for identification on a test is not. This class is not easy. Tons of memorization; hundreds of pages of dense, difficult articles to read. A lot of work, but a great class anyway. If you like art and art history taking this with MJM is a no-brainer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDU0NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2010-07-27 15:12:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael J. is a great professor.  Even if your not interested in art history (as I wasn't) he makes the class very entertaining and is extremely funny. I had him for 108 and 208.  Still expect to do a lot of studying and memorization for the tests though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTM1ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2010-03-31 22:45:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes even the most difficult art concepts easy to understand. I've learned more in this course about contemporary art than ever before. He's interesting and hilarious! Favorite lecture at Madison so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDcyNDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2009-12-04 17:14:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael Jay is FABULOUS! I learned a lot in both classes I took with him. He brings a lot of energy & humor into the lectures, and explains things multiple times in different ways. The exams are very difficult - 4 essay questions and 7 image identifications (but you have to memorize 150+) but it is worth it. Lectures were very enjoyable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTgzODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2009-09-11 14:26:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTM3NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2009-06-06 12:52:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael J. is my favorite professor at Madison so far. There is a lot of reading but he makes it super interesting. He is absolutely hilarious! I didn't even want to take the class but my first day of lecture I totally changed my mind. Awesome prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzY4OTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2009-05-05 15:40:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took 108 my first semester and then 208 just for fun the next. His lectures were everything I wanted from an Art History lecture plus the added bonus of pop culture references left and right. His exams are hard, don't be fooled, but you'll get what you give. Thinking out of the box and READING the MATERIAL is necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjU3MTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2009-04-15 20:06:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael Jay is awesome. He makes class enjoyable. All the lectures are interesting, but the class is very hard. Lots of articles to read. 3 tests (non-cumulative) include 4 essays and 7 identifications (but you have to memorize over 200 images for these IDs). It's hard, but this class is awesome.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDg1MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2008-05-17 06:01:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"-","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDg1MzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2008-05-17 06:00:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"-","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:10.661623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTc1NjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:913273","instructor_name":"Michael Jay McClure","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2007-04-05 10:43:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"super funny...my favorite class this semester","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/913273","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:24.972421+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMTQ2MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1793244","instructor_name":"Rebecca Lessem","course_label":"ART208","course_id":"ART 208","course_uid":"course_c81edec70393ee4d98fd1cfc","review_date":"2013-09-29 10:55:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rebecca made the class fun and interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1793244","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]