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This course is an introduction to the history of Mexican Art through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by the indigenous peoples of Mexico from the Preclassic period to the modern era. Students explore the architectural monuments and artifacts created by major indigenous groups in specific regions of Mexico before the Spanish Conquest. They proceed to study the impact of the Spanish Conquest on the development of colonial to modern artistic heritage of Mexico. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to the art of the peoples of West and Central Africa through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by these peoples. It is focused on the traditional visual arts, with emphasis on sculptural arts. Students explore the art of West and Central Africa, highlighting the range and variety of artifacts created by major groups in specific regions. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is a study of the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe and the United States from the mid-19th through the 20th centuries. Students study relationships between art of a period and social context, including political events, economic trends, and technological advances of the time. Emphasis is on the contributions of specific artists. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours