Class Evaluations: “Although Dr. Adams does not drip with charisma….”

Although Dr. Adams does not drip with charisma, his insight into art and culture is astonishing. I am riveted throughout his every lecture, and often feel that I should clap when each is finished. His wry wit keeps the tone of the course light, and the profound depth of his knowledge across multiple subjects and disciplines is frankly amazing. I have recommended this course to many friends.

He was very well organized. Prof Adams put a lot of thought and time into his lectures. It was a great pleasure…. I enjoyed this class very much. Great teaching!

I liked the material covered, the focus on writing.

Every topic of every lecture was interesting, with a mode of presentation—audio, video, slides, anecdotes—engaging.

I was pleasantly surprised with this course. Professor Adams is a good lecturer and the system of regular class papers forces you to pay attention.

It was creative. Well done.

Casual, creative learning environment. Also, no tests! Relieved stress and added to productive learning. Liked the class.

Learned a wide variety of American art and learned how innovations influenced forms of art.

The Professor is very knowledgeable and presents the material well. The material is very interesting. Great class. Really enjoyed it!

Very interesting, fantastic lectures. Sometimes lectures go a bit fast to get all info down.

What did you like about this course? Instructor’s wealth of knowledge.

I liked the class lectures. I thought they were very informative and insightful. How could the course be improved? It really couldn’t.

Thorough look at 20th century art. Powerpoints good, professor Adams lectured clearly and didn’t read the powerpoints like many people do. Much enjoyed. Other comments? Thanks.

The speaking and presentation style of the professor is smooth and flows from one subject to another almost effortlessly. The material is very interesting as well.

I liked learning about these different themes in art. It was really enthralling.

The lectures were very interesting and there was good use of the Powerpoint presentations. I really enjoyed this course.

A nice change from my usual classes!

The prof’s knowledge on the subjects about which he was speaking was spot on. Good depth and interesting too.

I really enjoyed the material we covered in the class. I also like the style that Prof. Adams teaches in. I felt like I was at some important lecture every time because it was so interesting.

The professor was extremely interesting and had an effective grasp on all the material. Nothing needs to change. Amazing course.

I learned much from the lectures, Professor Adams, and appreciate the time you put into preparation.

Adams was an excellent lecturer. Each was prepared and smooth.

The incorporation of music and film was excellent.

What did you like about this course? Lecture style.

Interesting topics, wide range of art covered, provides a good general grasp of all major artistic trends in painting, architecture, music, even industry. Overall, very enjoyable.

What did you like about this course? Range of topics covered. Music and film was very interesting and unique. Professor was very well versed and seemed to choose best and most important elements.

What did you like about this course? A very broad range of material, good variety.

Course is exemplary as currently taught.

Material is fascinating. Adams clearly has knowledge on the subject.

I enjoyed the lectures and the slides. The presentations were excellent. Prof Adams is very knowledgeable on 20th century American art and makes wonderful presentations.

Good class. Overwhelming at first, but made sense as the course continued.

Henry Adams cracks me up. All Professors should be as wacky as he is. They should also institute Dr. Adams’s incredibly brilliant crisp white shirt sleeves below monotone black as mandatory uniform for all professors at Case. Oh—and he’s a fox. If I could set aside my ethics & morals I would succumb to an illicit professor-student love affair with him. This, I feel, is the greatest compliment I could deliver to any educator. Dr. Adams, I love you.