F Latin America - Ancient/Indigenous Art History (formerly ART 213 F)

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54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the architecture and visual arts including sculpture, painting, ceramics, and textiles of pre-Columbian Mexico, Central, North, and South America, with a focus on the multicultural and ethnically diverse artistic traditions of the region. From the earliest civilizations to the colonial period, visual culture of various indigenous groups is examined within their various cultural contexts. 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 (C-ID: ARTH 145)