Initially took the class after the low rating and high grade distribution didn't seem to match up. I will say that Neolithic Chinese art is not good for a casual enjoyer of Art History: the content we looked at was really ancient, and likely not very exciting for someone who isn't into this specific niche. However, Von Faulkenhausen is clearly an expert when it comes to ancient Chinese art, and it was a joy being able to take a class taught by someone who is so passionate about the subject. Yes, he is soft spoken and sometimes lectures felt quite long, but the workload was practically non-existent, other than 1 midterm and a 5 page final. Professor Faulkenhausen made himself available for feedback and clearly cares about student learning and success. I would 100% take a course with him again.