ARTH 3282 - Pre-Columbian Art (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course introduces students to the art and architecture produced by the cultures of Mesoamerica, North America, and South America Up to the time of contact with European cultures. Sacred architecture, precious stone and metal sculpture, carving traditions, mural paintings and works of art on paper are examined with a consideration to both form and context. Students will engage in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom including lecture, discussion, research, and/or writing exercises.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ARTH 2531 or ARTH 2532 or permission of instructor.