CLAS 245 - Myth And Ancient Art

Institution:

Hollins University

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Description:

Salowey Myths from the near-eastern, Egyptian, and classical worlds are not only preserved in textual sources but also in vase paintings, architectural sculpture, carved reliefs, frescoes, and other painted media. We'll compare the artistic representations with literary sources for the mythological stories of several ancient civilizations, discuss myths known only from visual sources, learn the elements of iconography, and examine the interplay of text and image in many works of art. Also listed as ART 245. Open to first-year students. Not offered in 2008-09. (f, w, x, AES, ANC)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hollins.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 362-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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