ARTS 2H
History of Art: Native Arts of Mesoamerica and the Andes
Course Description
This course is a general introduction to the visual arts of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica, an area extending from northern Mexico through Central America, and the Andean region of South America. It covers diverse art forms, including architecture, ceramics, weaving, painting, and sculpture from antiquity to the present with emphasis upon the Pre-Columbian past. Topics addressing the religious, cultural, social, economic and political contexts of the art will be explored. Students compare indigenous arts of the Americas to other world art traditions and assess the contributions of indigenous cultures in a global context.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39997 | ARTS 2H | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Cynthia Brannvall | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Also Listed As
- ARTS 2H;
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.