ARTH 205 - Pre-Columbian Art and Culture

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Art History

Description:

Study of the artistic culture of the Americas from its origin until the 16th-century encounter of indigenous pre-Columbian peoples with Europeans. Concentration will be focused upon Mesoamerican civilizations (including the Olmec, Teotihuacanos, Zapotecs, Maya, Toltecs, and Aztecs) and upon Andean civilizations (including Chavin, Moche, and Inca). The course will survey the development and evolution of artistic forms, technique, and iconography in the "New World" and emphasize the cultural, religious, and political context in which works of art and architecture were produced. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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