Courses of Study 2013-2014 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Courses of Study 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ARTH 3566 - Introduction to Pre-Columbian Art

(crosslisted)
(also ARKEO 3566 LATA 3566 , VISST 3566 )(GHB) (CA-AS)
Fall. 4 credits.

A. Cohen Suarez.

This course is intended to introduce students to the arts of the ancient Americas before European contact. The term pre-Columbian refers to the span of time during which indigenous cultures flourished before Christopher Columbus’ voyage in 1492. The inhabitants of the Americas produced outstanding works of art and architecture that showcased their diverse aesthetic contributions. This course covers the art of indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras), the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, and Andean South America. Students will become familiar with the history, archaeology, and visual arts of the earliest cultures that populated these regions up through the famous Inca, Aztec, and Maya cultures that encountered the Spanish in the early sixteenth century. We will also explore the legacy of pre-Columbian art in the post-conquest world.



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