Around the World with Seven Masterpieces

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Is art history fun? How can I engage with art? This course guides students to examine seven artistic masterpieces in seven weeks from various geographical locations, time periods, and historical contexts. Ranging from Egyptian reliefs, Hellenistic sculptures to Mayan vases and Chinese bronzes, the course aims to be both evocative and engaging, and exposes students to the people, goods and ideas beyond the artworks. Students will develop a foundational cultural literacy in the global perspective, and home primary skillsets in academic writing. 002234