ARTH 113 - Pre Columbian and Latin American Art

3 Hour(s)

This course will focus on the visual arts of South and Central America, from the Ancient period to Modern. The first half of the course will cover the work of several Pre-Columbian civilizations, to include the Olmecs, Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. The second half of te course will survey the Eurocentric arts of the Colonial period (18th and 19th centuries), followed by a study of several 20th century artists from the Modern period, especially the Muralists– artists who chose to combine Europe influences (Constructivism, Surrealism) with indigenous and political themes.

General Education Requirements: Arts