ARTH 131 - Power and Authority in the Ancient World

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

This course studies how art and architecture reflect political structures from the ancient Western world. Themes that will be addressed include the concepts of kingship, deifying rulers, class structure, colonial expansion, and political propaganda. We will pay particular attention to how works of art and architecture were made and how they were received in the ancient cultures of Sumer, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. (C)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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