ART 1055 - The Art of Ancient Americas

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: none Students survey and explore the pre-Columbian world of art and architecture of ancient cultures from the Olmec through Aztec in Mesoamerica and Chavin to Inca in the Andean region of South America. The course compares commonalities and differences of these cultures, as well as how these advanced societies and their outstanding achievements in agriculture, engineering, and mathematics are manifested in their great art and architecture. Offered days and evenings during the fall and spring semesters and during the summer session.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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