History of Western Art: Prehistoric - Byzantine

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This course provides an introduction to Western art, from c. 8000 B.C.E. to c. 1400 C.E., covering the major cultures and empires of the ancient Western world. Studies include art and architecture from the ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Aegean and Etruscan cultures. This course travels through the transformative art and architecture of the ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Studies conclude by surveying evolutions of the pantheon of ancient works into early Christian and Byzantine expressions. Instruction focuses primarily on painting, sculpture and graphics, and covers selected examples of architecture to introduce key principles and centers for each period. This course is designed for non-majors as well as art majors.