F Latin America - Mexican Art History (formerly ART 116 F)

Catalog description

54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the visual arts and architecture of ancient, colonial, modern and contemporary Mexico, with a focus on the multicultural and ethnically diverse artistic traditions of the region. From the earliest civilizations to contemporary Mexican and Chicanx art, both traditional fine arts and popular art forms are studied within their various cultural contexts. Emphasis will be placed on indigenous arts and the impacts of colonization and nationalism on the various artistic developments of Mexico. This course satisfies the multicultural graduation requirement. Field trips may be required outside of regularly scheduled class time. Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC