ARTH 1600Ancient Art

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Prerequisite: ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 with a C- or above or Permission of Department General Studies: Arts and Humanities and/or Global Diversity From the cave paintings of Paleolithic peoples to the pyramids of the Egyptian and Nubian kingdoms, the temples of ancient Greek and Maya city-states, and the imperial arts of ancient Rome and China, students in this course survey the major works of art, architecture, and design from the beginning of human history to the 6th century CE. Students are also introduced to the discipline of art history and the tools used to analyze and interpret works of art within their cultural contexts. Students examine how art reflected and informed the human experience of the ancient world, paying particular attention to themes such as power, identity, religion, and the passage from life into death. This course provides the introductory foundations in art history for students in art, art history, and communication design majors and is recommended for non-majors to meet General Studies requirements in Arts and Humanities and/ or Global Diversity.